‘Summer Vacation’ Renamed As ‘Partial Court Working Days’ : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India, under Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has abolished the traditional summer break, introducing ‘partial court working days’ effective May 26, 2025, until full operations resume on July 14, 2025. The change addresses ongoing debates over court vacations amidst case backlogs, with proposed flexible schedules for judges and lawyers.