SC to remain partially open for hearing of habeas corpus petitions during Tihar holidays

The Supreme Court (SC) is to remain open from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM during the Tihar and Chhath festival holidays for hearing petitions related to habeas corpus.

According to the court’s Spokesperson Bimal Poudel, though the Court is observing the festival holidays till October 30, it will partially remain open except for Saturday and the day of Bhai Tika on coming Thursday for hearing on habeas corpus petitions.

The Administration of Justice Act, 2016 ensures a special provision relating to the hearing of petitions of Habeas Corpus during the closure period when the court is to remain closed for three or more days.

(RSS)