Bhubaneswar: The Orissa High Court will remain closed for Durga Puja from October 19, with the court reopening on October 27.
According to a notification issued by the High Court, October 17 and 18 are Saturday and Sunday when the court remains closed as usual. Therefore, Friday, October 16 is the last working day before the Dussehra break. The vacation will continue from October 19 (Monday) to October 26.
During the vacation, the Vacation Bench will sit only on October 23.On that day, three benches will function. A bench comprising Justice Sasikanta Mishra and Justice Aditya Kumar Mohapatra will hold a joint sitting. Later, both judges will separately hear different cases in their individual benches.
The notification also states that the High Court office will remain open from 11 am to 3 pm on October 21, 22, and 23 during the vacation period.
