SC to set up vacation bench during 7-day Holi break to hear urgent matters

The Supreme Court will set up a vacation bench to hear urgent matters during the seven-day Holi break. Till now, the apex court had a vacation bench during the summer break of nearly two months.

New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will set up a vacation bench for the seven-day Holi break to hear urgent matters.

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A 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 urgent hearing.

PTI