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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<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    The Full Court of the Delhi High Court, in its meeting held on 9 July 2026<\/span>, resolved to defer its earlier decision dated 22 December 2025 declaring the first and third Saturdays of every month as court sitting days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    The decision declaring the first and third Saturdays as court sitting days had earlier been notified on 15 January 2026<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    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.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    The Full Court has decided that the matter requires further examination before a final decision is taken.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    A committee, to be constituted by the Hon’ble Chief Justice, will review all relevant aspects relating to Saturday court sittings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  6. \n

    The committee’s findings and recommendations will guide the Court’s future decision on the issue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Also Read: Delhi High Court to sit on first and third Saturdays every month to reduce case backlog<\/a><\/p>\n

    [DHC Notification on Saturday Court Sittings, 17-7-2026]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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