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The amendment was notified on November 5, 2024 which will also be the last working week of outgoing Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.<\/span><\/p>\n \n \n \n <p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\"><\/span><\/p>\n \n \n \n <p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\">This change addresses criticism about lengthy court breaks and seeks to ensure cases are heard without interruption and were inculcated for enhanced efficiency in the judicial process.The revisions were implemented through an amendment to the Supreme Court Rules of 2013, now revised as the Supreme Court (Second Amendment) Rules of 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n \n \n \n <p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt\">Under the new rules, the duration of partial working days and the number of holidays for the Court and its offices will be determined by the Chief Justice and published in the Official Gazette, ensuring they do not exceed ninety-five days, excluding Sundays. 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