Delhi High Court Bar Association Objects to Working Saturdays; Flags Lack of Consultation

The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has objected to the court’s resolution that each bench of the Delhi High Court will sit one Saturday each month in 2025. The Bar Association argues that the decision lacks prior consultation with the Bar and creates uncertainty because different benches may sit on different Saturdays, effectively compelling advocates to remain available and work every Saturday. The representation warns of adverse impact on work-life balance for lawyers, logistical burdens of unpredictable scheduling, and the practical difficulties for legal practitioners. The dispute touches on procedural fairness in judicial administration, collegiality between bench and Bar, and the implications of Court scheduling on legal professionals’ livelihoods and well-being.