The Supreme Court witnessed a candid exchange as judges and senior law officers defended court vacations, highlighting demanding constitutional responsibilities. The Solicitor General stressed, “We are not having 10-5 jobs… judges read 60 files, our office starts after 5 pm.”
The Madras High Court is seeking input from bar associations on a proposal to change the vacation schedule for judges. The proposal, prompted by a parliamentary committee, suggests staggered vacations throughout the year instead of the traditional long summer break. This move aims to balance the rest needs of judges with the urgency to reduce case backlogs, potentially reshaping the Indian judiciary.
