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In a noteworthy move aimed at addressing the growing backlog of cases, the Allahabad High Court has invited suggestions from the legal fraternity on a proposal to convert 12 non-working Saturdays into working court days . This initiative is being considered as a step toward increasing the court’s efficiency and reducing pendency, which continues to challenge the functioning of India’s judiciary. By utilizing a few additional Saturdays each year, the High Court hopes to create more opportunities for case hearings without drastically disrupting the annual calendar. the Proposal As of now, Saturdays are non-working days in the Allahabad High Court. However, under this proposal, 12 Saturdays in a calendar year would be declared as full working days —meaning judges, lawyers, and court staff would attend court as on a regular weekday. The idea is not new in judicial circles, but its implementation depends heavily on the cooperation and agreement of the Bar. Recognizing this,...