High Courts not administratively subordinate; can't issue directions on Bombay HC working hours: Supreme Court

The Court was hearing a plea challenging the Bombay High Court's administrative circular restricting the working hours of the Court from 12 in the afternoon to 3 pm in view of surge in COVID-19 cases.

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04 Feb 2022, 1:16 pm

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The Supreme Court on Friday reiterated that High Courts do not function under the administrative superintendence of the Supreme Court and the top court is not empowered to give directions affecting the administrative sphere of the High Court [Ghanshyam Upadhyay v. High Court of Bombay and Another].

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Supreme Court of India

Justice DY Chandrachud

Bombay High Court

working hours

Ghanshyam Upadhyay