The Supreme Court and its registry will remain shut on April 14, Friday on account of the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar.
A circular to this effect was issued on Tuesday, under the directions of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud.
Earlier, a group of Supreme Court lawyers had written to the CJI seeking the inclusion of Ambedkar Jayanti as an official holiday for the apex court.
The lawyers had flagged the fact that while publishing its list on holidays as part of the annual calendar, the Supreme Court fails to include April 14 as a holiday.
CJI Chandrachud had, on December 6 last year, paid his respects to Dr. Ambedkar on his death anniversary, and described him as the architect of the Indian Constitution.
"Personally, I have highest regards for Dr Ambedkar, who is the architect of our Constitution. Whatever we are today is because of his vision," he had said.