Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Friday said he is willing to sit on December 22, the first day of the Supreme Court’s Christmas and New Year holidays, to hear urgent matters.
A Bench headed by the CJI and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi made the observation while hearing requests for urgent listing of cases. The Bench said the Supreme Court Registry would verify the urgency of matters and list them accordingly.
“We will sit on Monday. We are not going to burden other Supreme Court judges, who have to study case files late at night to hear new cases. I will not bother any other Bench,” the CJI said.
He added that the decision on whether one or more Benches would sit on December 22 would depend on the number of urgent matters found fit for listing.
“We are not sure whether one or two Benches will sit. It will depend on the number of cases. Appropriate orders will be passed for constitution of the Bench,” Justice Kant said.
The CJI-led Bench also encouraged junior lawyers to argue their own cases if listed on December 22.
“We will hear this case on Monday only if you argue your matter,” the CJI told a junior advocate mentioning a case for urgent hearing.
The Supreme Court will remain closed for Christmas and New Year holidays from December 22 till January 2, 2026, reopening thereafter.
