Supreme Court’s New Working Hour Rules Effective from July 14, 2025: ‘No Work After 4:30 PM Unless Urgent’

Today, On 16th June, the Supreme Court of India officially notified changes to its office working hours under the Supreme Court (Amendment) Rules, 2025. Effective from July 14, no work will continue after 4:30 PM unless marked as urgent.

Supreme Court On Summer Recess: “Senior Lawyers Should Not Argue Cases During These Partial Working Days”

Today, On 28th May, The Supreme Court, commenting on the summer recess schedule, remarked that senior lawyers should avoid arguing cases during partial working days, sparking fresh discussions on courtroom discipline, fairness, and professional responsibility.

Supreme Court to Remain Partially Open During Summer Vacation; CJI and Senior Judges to Hold Benches

The Supreme Court of India has announced a change to its summer break, now termed “partial court working days,” from May 26 to July 13. This year, there will be two to five vacation benches, including senior judges, allowing for ongoing hearings. The court’s administrative wing will operate from 10 am to 5 pm, closing on weekends and holidays.

SCBA Urges SC to Scrap 50% No-Objection Rule for Case Listings: “Has to Spend Whole Vacation in Delhi”

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) urged the Supreme Court to scrap the 50% no-objection rule for listing cases during vacation. It said the rule forces advocates to stay in Delhi even if they have just one matter.