The petitioners had challenged the constitutional validity of a legal provision dealing with criminal contempt, saying it was violative of freedom of speech and right to equality. File photo: PTI
SC to set up vacation bench during 7-day Holi break to hear urgent matters
The Supreme Court on Thursday (March 5) said it will set up a vacation bench for the seven-day Holi break to hear urgent matters.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (March 5) said it will set up a vacation bench for the seven-day Holi break to hear urgent matters.
A bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde said it will not be on the day of Holi but during the week.
Till now, the apex court had a vacation bench during the summer break of nearly two months.
The CJI made the statement after a lawyer mentioned a case and sought an urgent hearing.
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