Chief Justice of India SA Bobde today announced that a Vacation Bench will sit at the Supreme Court during the Holi break this year..The announcement was made when Senior Advocate Nitya Ramakrishna sought to mention a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for urgent listing. It is understood that the matter relates to the Bhima Koregaon case..Ramakrishna expressed urgency in the matter, pointing out that the Court is scheduled to go on break for Holi shortly. To this, CJI Bobde said that a Vacation Bench will be constituted for the Holi break, for "death penalty related cases" that may need to be heard.."On the day of Holi we may not sit, but a Bench will be there for vacation," CJI SA Bobde said.
Chief Justice of India SA Bobde today announced that a Vacation Bench will sit at the Supreme Court during the Holi break this year..The announcement was made when Senior Advocate Nitya Ramakrishna sought to mention a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for urgent listing. It is understood that the matter relates to the Bhima Koregaon case..Ramakrishna expressed urgency in the matter, pointing out that the Court is scheduled to go on break for Holi shortly. To this, CJI Bobde said that a Vacation Bench will be constituted for the Holi break, for "death penalty related cases" that may need to be heard.."On the day of Holi we may not sit, but a Bench will be there for vacation," CJI SA Bobde said.
