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Declares Holiday; September 12 and 19 as
Introduction: Holiday to Bridge Existing Vacations
The has declared , 2026, as a holiday for itself and all courts subordinate to it, as per a notification issued by Registrar General Arun Bhardwaj on . The decision bridges two existing holidays— observed for Prophet Mohammad's birthday and for Raksha Bandhan—creating a longer break for the judiciary and legal professionals.
Announced
To ensure judicial work is not disrupted, the notification designates . The will sit on the , which would normally be a . For , the , will be a working day. This arrangement ensures that the total number of court sitting days for the year remains unchanged.
Rescheduling of Cases
Cases originally listed for in the High Court will be taken up on , in addition to the cases already fixed for that date. For , those cases will be heard on , alongside the existing schedule. The measure aims to prevent backlogs and minimize disruption for litigants and advocates.
A Glimpse into the Notification
The official communication states:
"It is notified for information of all concerned that has been declared as a holiday for this Court and the ."
"In lieu of holiday on Thursday, the 27th August 2026, has been declared as a for this Court and has been declared as a for the ."
"The cases fixed for Thursday, the 27th August 2026 shall be taken up on in this Court, and on in the , in addition to the cases already fixed for the said date."
Conclusion: Streamlined Administration
The notification has been circulated to all , , and , ensuring all stakeholders are informed of the revised schedule. Legal professionals and litigants are advised to adjust their calendars accordingly. This administrative step reflects the High Court's commitment to maintaining while accommodating the needs of the legal community.
