The Supreme Court of India has declared September 8, 2023 as a holiday in view of the G20 Summit.The summit will be hosted in Delhi from the 9th to the 10th of September.
The decision to declare a holiday was taken by the Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, considering the office memorandum of August 24 issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
The G20 Summit is a yearly gathering of the heads of state and government of the world's 20 biggest economies. It is a forum for discussing international economic and financial concerns. The 2023 summit will be the first time that India will be hosting the G20 Summit.
The Supreme Court will remain closed on September 8, 2023, for all matters, including urgent matters. The registry of the Supreme Court will also remain closed on that day.
The Chief Justice of India said that the decision to declare a holiday was taken in order to facilitate the smooth conduct of the G20 Summit. He said that the Supreme Court would resume its normal functioning on September 9, 2023.
The G20 Summit is expected to be a major event, and the Supreme Court's decision to declare a holiday is a reflection of the importance that the government is attaching to the summit. The summit is expected to be attended by the leaders of the world's 20 largest economies, and it is expected to discuss a wide range of global economic and financial issues.
The Supreme Court's decision to declare a holiday is also a convenience for the lawyers and litigants who would otherwise have to travel to Delhi to attend court on September 8. The holiday will allow them to avoid the inconvenience of travel and to focus on their preparations for the summit.
The Supreme Court's decision to declare a holiday is a welcome move that will facilitate the smooth conduct of the G20 Summit. It is a reflection of the importance that the government is attaching to the summit, and it is a convenience for the lawyers and litigants who would otherwise have to travel to Delhi to attend court on September 8.
