On 17 July 2026, the Delhi High Court notified the deferment of its earlier decision declaring the first and third Saturdays of every month as court sitting days.
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The Full Court of the Delhi High Court, in its meeting held on 9 July 2026, resolved to defer its earlier decision dated 22 December 2025 declaring the first and third Saturdays of every month as court sitting days.
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The decision declaring the first and third Saturdays as court sitting days had earlier been notified on 15 January 2026.
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As a result of the deferment, the proposal to make the first and third Saturdays working court days has been put on hold for the time being.
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The Full Court has decided that the matter requires further examination before a final decision is taken.
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A committee, to be constituted by the Hon’ble Chief Justice, will review all relevant aspects relating to Saturday court sittings.
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The committee’s findings and recommendations will guide the Court’s future decision on the issue.
Also Read: Delhi High Court to sit on first and third Saturdays every month to reduce case backlog
[DHC Notification on Saturday Court Sittings, 17-7-2026]
