Yes, the Supreme Court of India can hear cases on holidays, but only in exceptional or urgent situations. Key Facts: The Supreme Court usually functions from Monday to Friday. Holidays include Saturdays, Sundays, and declared court vacations (like summer and winter breaks). However, the Court has the power to constitute special benches to hear cases during holidays or vacations. When can the Supreme Court hear cases on holidays? In case of: Urgent matters (e.g., impending executions, constitutional crises, natural disasters), Habeas corpus petitions, Stay on high court orders causing immediate harm, Election-related disputes, Public interest matters demanding immediate intervention. Examples: In Yakub Memon's mercy plea (2015), the Supreme Court assembled at 3:20 a.m. on a vacation day. In COVID-related or environmental emergencies, benches have sat on weekends and late evenings. Even during summer vacations, a Vacation Bench is constituted to hear urgent cases. Legal Provision: Under Order VI, Rule 1 of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013: > The Chief Justice may appoint a Division Bench or any Judge to sit and hear cases during vacation or holidays. Conclusion: Yes, the Supreme Court can and does hear cases on holidays, but only for urgent or exceptional matters. It is not routine and is done only when justice demands immediate action.

Dear Client, Indeed, Using Vacation Benches or Special Benches the Supreme Court of India can and does hear urgent cases during the holidays. Typically these are established to hear urgent bail cases, habeas corpus petitions or other pressing matters during public holidays or court vacations or summer breaks. However the Chief Justice or designated judges approval is typically needed and the issue must be genuinely urgent. I hope this answer helps. In case of future queries, please feel free to contact us. Thank you.