No Supreme Court Benches To Be Available During 2022 Winter Vacation: Chief Justice Of India
NDTV
The Chief Justice of India's announcement made in the top court assumes significance in the wake of Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju's statement in Rajya Sabha on Thursday in which he said there was a feeling among the people that long court vacations were not very convenient for justice seekers.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday said no Supreme Court bench will be available from December 17 till January 1 during the ensuing winter vacations.
The Chief Justice of India's announcement made in the top court assumes significance in the wake of Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju's statement in Rajya Sabha on Thursday in which he said there was a feeling among the people that long court vacations were not very convenient for justice seekers.
"There will be no benches available from tomorrow till January 1," Justice Chandrachud informed the lawyers present in the courtroom at the outset.
Friday is the last working day of the top court before it goes on a two-week winter break. The top court will reopen on January 2.
