Today(on 5th August), Chief Justice DY Chandrachud announced that 21 Supreme Court benches operated during the summer break from May 20 to July 7. These benches addressed 4,000 listed matters, with 1,160 cases being resolved. The figures highlight the court’s productivity during the vacation period.
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NEW DELHI: Today(on 5th August),Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud provided an overview of the Supreme Court‘s productivity during this year’s summer vacation. The vacation benches, operational from May 20 to July 7, handled an extensive workload.
According to the CJI-
“During the summer break, 21 benches of the Supreme Court conducted proceedings.”
These benches were instrumental in maintaining the momentum of judicial processes even as the court traditionally observes a recess. The efforts of these benches were crucial in addressing urgent legal matters that couldn’t be postponed.
During this period, an astounding“4,000 matters were scheduled for these benches to address,” highlighting the sheer volume of cases that required attention. Out of these, “1,160 matters were resolved,” showcasing the efficiency and dedication of the judiciary in clearing a significant portion of the caseload.
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Composition of Vacation Benches
The Supreme Court’s vacation benches were systematically composed of different justices across various weeks. The detailed schedule and composition were as follows:
May 20 to May 26
- Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal
- Justices PS Narasimha and Sanjay Karol
- Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma
May 27 to June 2
- Justices JK Maheshwari and KV Viswanathan
- Justices Pankaj Mithal and Satish Chandra Sharma
- Justices Sanjay Karol and Aravind Kumar
June 3 to June 9
- Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih
- Justices Aravind Kumar and Sandeep Mehta
- Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and KV Viswanathan
June 10 to June 16
- Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta
- Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and Augustine George Masih
- Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Prasanna B Varale
June 17 to June 23
- Justices Vikram Nath and SVN Bhatti
- Justice Rajesh Bindal and Prasanna B Varale
June 24 to June 30
- Justices Abhay S Oka and Rajesh Bindal
- Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan
- Justice Manoj Misra and SVN Bhatti
July 1 to July 7
- Justices CT Ravikumar and Manoj Misra
- Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah
- Justices JB Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan
The strategic deployment of these benches underscores the Supreme Court’s commitment to ensuring that justice is neither delayed nor denied, even during traditional breaks. The judges’ willingness to serve during the vacation period reflects their dedication to addressing the judicial backlog and prioritizing urgent cases.
