Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has declared its winter vacation beginning from December 25. The court will resume regular operations and hearing on January 5, 2026.
A notification issued by the High Court has also declared January 2, 2026 (Thursday) as a special holiday. In compensation, the court will function on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
According to the notification, a vacation bench of the HC will operate on December 30. The vacation bench will comprise Justice Sabitri Rath and Justice MS Raman, who will hear various cases. Additionally, Justice Savitri Rath, Justice Aditya Kumar Mohapatra, and Justice M.S. Raman will sit on separate single benches to dispose of matters.
The court’s administrative office will remain operational from December 26 to 31, between 11 am and 3 pm. The computer filing counter for new cases will be open on working days from 11 am to 12 noon.
For urgent matters, advocates can submit mention memos in the drop box at the Deputy Registrar (Judicial) office between 11 am and 12 noon on December 29.
This arrangement has been made to ensure continuity for urgent judicial matters during the holiday period.
