In a significant development concerning the judicial calendar, the High Court of Delhi has announced that the first and third Saturdays of every month will henceforth be observed as Court sitting days.
The decision was formalized through a notification issued today by the Registrar General of the High Court, following a resolution passed by the Full Court.
Full Court Resolution
According to the Notification No. 58/G-4/Genl.-I/DHC, dated January 15, 2026, the decision was taken during a meeting of the Hon’ble Full Court held on December 22, 2025. The notification states:
“It has been resolved by Hon’ble the Full Court in its meeting held on 22.12.2025 that the first and third Saturdays of every month shall be Court sitting days for this Court.”
This move marks a shift in the working schedule of the High Court, aiming to increase the number of working days available for judicial proceedings.
Official Communication
The notification was issued “By Order of the Court” and signed by the Registrar General, Mr. Arun Bhardwaj.
To ensure widespread compliance and awareness, copies of the notification have been forwarded to key legal and administrative authorities, including:
- The Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Law & Justice, Govt. of India.
- The Secretary General, Supreme Court of India.
- The Registrars General of all High Courts in India.
- All Principal District & Sessions Judges across Delhi’s district courts (Tis Hazari, Karkardooma, Patiala House, Dwarka, Rohini, Saket, and Rouse Avenue).
- Secretaries of various Bar Associations, including the Supreme Court Bar Association and the Delhi High Court Bar Association.
- Director General of Prisons (Tihar Jail) and media outlets for public announcement.
The Registrar (IT) has also been directed to upload the notification on the official website and intranet of the Court immediately.
