What changed on January 08 at the Rajasthan High Court?

A five-judge committee was formed to review the Saturday working order that makes two Saturdays a month regular working days. The move followed a statewide lawyers strike. The panel will examine operational impacts and bar concerns and is expected to submit its findings by January 21.

When will the review on Saturday working be completed?

The committee’s report is expected by January 21. After that, the Rajasthan High Court can confirm, modify, or roll back the Saturday working order. Parties should monitor registry updates and cause-lists, as near-term scheduling for hearings and interim applications may adjust quickly.

How could this affect business dispute timelines?

If two Saturdays remain working, more hearing slots could improve listing speed for injunctions and payment disputes, supporting faster cash recovery. If modified or paused, improvements could be limited or uneven across benches. Companies should keep documents and approvals ready to act when dates are offered.

What should companies in Rajasthan do right now?

Prepare case calendars through February, align counsel instructions mid-week, and ready filings for short-notice listings. Confirm witness availability for potential Saturday hearings and set internal approval thresholds for settlements. Keep contingency schedules if strike actions affect courts, and check daily registry notices for listing changes.

Will court fees or legal costs change because of Saturday sittings?

No change in court fees has been announced. Legal costs may vary based on counsel availability, extra appearances, or rescheduling due to strikes. Budget for some volatility in the short term and clarify fee terms with counsel if Saturday dates become part of regular hearing schedules.

Law and Government

Rajasthan High Court January 08: 5-Judge Panel to Review Saturday Work

ByHuzaifa Zahoor January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

The Rajasthan High Court has set up a five-judge panel to review its Saturday working order after a statewide lawyers strike. The review covers making two Saturdays each month regular working days, with the panel’s report due by January 21. Fast clarity matters for litigants and businesses in Rajasthan, as hearing schedules and interim reliefs can shift case timelines. We assess what this means for dispute resolution, how near-term legal execution risk could change, and what steps corporates and MSMEs should take before the report lands.