Indian Courts and the Summer Vacation: A Need for Reform in Modern Times
Currently, the legal system of the sub-continent owes much to British colonization regarding its structure, as it is one of the largest and most complex legal systems worldwide. One of its special characteristics is that the legal working hours are structured in a way that many of the courts, especially the apex courts, remain shut for almost two months during the summer holidays. A practice that was perhaps well suited to the colonial period has lately been the subject of criticism in light of the current and growing requirement of the courts and the massive unprocessed case file. Historical Context The concept of summer vacations can be attributed to the British rule in India since they too followed the practice. The majority of them were British judges and they could not bear the heat of the Indian summer. Hence, a long vacation was introduced so they could go back to England or other hill stations in India that offered cooler climates. This practice was followed i