New Delhi, Nov 22 (UNI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the revision in the salaries, gratuity, allowances, pension and others of Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts and retired Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts.

Addressing a Press conference here Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "It follows the implementation of recommendations of the 7thCentral Pay Commission in respect of Civil Servants".

The approval will pave the way for necessary amendments in the two laws -- Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958 and High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954 -- which govern the salaries of Chief Justice of India (CJI), Judges of Supreme Court, Chief Justices and all Judges of High Courts.