Delhi High Court Recalls Decision To Work On Saturdays, Will Re-Examine Issue
The Delhi High Court on Friday (Jukly 17) recalled its decision wherein it had declared that first and third Saturdays of every month shall be observed as court sitting days.
A notification issued by the court states:
"It has been resolved by the Hon'ble Full Court in its meeting held on 09.07.2026 that the earlier decision of the Hon'ble Full Court dated 22.12.2025 issued vide Notification bearing No:58/G-4/Genl.-I/DHC dated 15.01.2026 declaring the first and third Saturdays of every month as Court sitting days for this Court be deferred and a Committee to be constituted by Hon'ble the Chief Justice shall look into all relevant aspects in this regard".
As per the notification, a committee will be constituted by high court Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya to look into this aspect.
For context, the decision on working Saturdays was taken by the Full Court in its meeting held on December 22, 2025.
Days later, Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has expressed concern over the decision, saying that while it holds the highest regard for the decisions of the Full Court and fully supports all its initiatives, the Bar was neither consulted nor informed before such a decision was taken.