Supreme Court To Hear Over 7,300 Cases During 2026 Partial Working Days Between June 1 And July 10

The Supreme Court has announced that over 7,300 cases will be heard during the 2026 Partial Court Working Days between June 1 and July 10. The move ensures that the Court continues regular judicial functioning even during the vacation period, with fresh matters and bail pleas also being taken up.

According to a notice issued by the Supreme Court Registry on May 21, a large number of matters had originally been proposed for listing during the partial working period. These included 13,565 miscellaneous matters and 10,567 regular hearing matters, along with connected cases.

After considering responses from advocates, the Court decided to list around 3,102 miscellaneous matters and 4,232 regular hearing matters during the period. The Registry clarified that these matters would be listed depending on the availability of hearing slots before the vacation benches.

The notice explained the schedule for hearings during the period. Miscellaneous matters, including fresh filings, after-notice matters and adjourned matters, will be heard on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Regular hearing matters and urgent miscellaneous cases will be listed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Importantly, the Supreme Court stated that all fresh matters, including bail pleas filed, re-filed and verified during the partial working days, will continue to be listed during the same period through the existing auto-listing system. This means litigants will not have to wait until the regular court session resumes for urgent hearings.

The Court also clarified that advocates and parties can mention extremely urgent matters before the Mentioning Branch in accordance with earlier circulars and existing procedures.

The Supreme Court has further continued its hybrid hearing system during the partial working period. Lawyers and parties-in-person will be allowed to appear through video conferencing. However, the Court reminded virtual participants that proper court dress must still be followed, including black coats with bands or black ties.

In another important relaxation, Advocate-on-Record or parties-in-person who are unable to appear for genuine reasons may circulate adjournment letters under the existing guidelines of the Court.

The Registry has also attached a detailed list of matters notified for hearing during the Partial Court Working Days. The decision reflects the Supreme Court’s effort to reduce pendency while ensuring that urgent matters, especially bail cases, continue to receive timely judicial attention even during the vacation period.