Delhi High Court urges lawyers, litigants for VC hearings on February 23 to ease footfall during BCD elections
February 21 (Saturday) has been declared as as a non-working day for the high court in view of the BCD elections.
BCD elections will commence from February 21 to 23 in the premises of the high court. (Image generated using AI) The Delhi High Court‘s caretaking branch has issued a notice urging lawyers and litigants to appear through video conferencing on February 23 (Monday) in the wake of Bar Council of Delhi (BCD) elections to reduce the footfall in the high court premises.
“Since the elections for electing 23 members of Bar Council of Delhi, a statutory body constituted under the Advocates Act, 1961 are to be held on 21.02.2026, 22.02.2026 and 23.02.2026 from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm in the premises of High Court of Delhi, the lawyers and parties are once again advised to appear through video conferencing on 23.02.2026 to reduce the footfall in the premises of High Court of Delhi,” the notice dated February 19 read.
The notice was issued on February 19, 2026.
The notice signed by joint registrar (caretaking) for registrar general further read, “It is further informed that on the days of the elections, the lawyers may be permitted entry on foot through Gate No. 5 and Gate No. 8 only. Litigants may obtain entry passes from the counter and enter the court premises through Gate No. 8.”
Pertinently, February 21 (Saturday) has been declared as as a non-working day for the High Court in view of the BCD elections. A circular to that effect was issued today.
“It is notified for information of all concerned that in view of the Elections of the Bar Council of Delhi, which are also taking place on 21st February, 2026, the matters listed on 21st February, 2026 will be listed and taken up for hearing on 24th February, 2026,” the notification dated February 20 read.
The elections to the Bar Council of Delhi will take place from February 21 to 23 with the counting to commence from February 26 onwards.
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