It is reported that a tradition had existed during the last eight years allowing the Supreme Court of india to enjoy annual vacation for about seven weeks in summer season like educational institutions and the said tradition has unfortunately taken the shape of a rule of the Court from this year onwards although the present Chief Justice R.M.Lodha was advocating the abrogation of such a vacation to the court and pleading for 365 days' working like in the case of hospitals.
The Bar Council of India and other judges of the court opposed the move of Justice Lodha for 365 days' working. Who wants hard work? An intelligent approach can ensure enough rest to the judges and lawyers by allowing them to take adequate leave individually as and when needed. Who would listen to such a wise counsel?
It is also reported that the courts don't close for summer vacation in countries like France and USA. Canada Supreme Court and U.K Supreme Court close only for 11 and 24 days respectively in an year.
India has about 19000 judges working now. According to National Court Management System, the number of judges/ courts have increased six times whereas the number of cases have risen by twelve times in the last 30 years.
Where there is a will, there is a way. Unless the mindset of lawyers and judges changes there can never be a legal reform ensuring fast justice in this country.
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