In a historic move, the Gujarat High Court has established special courts to fast-track the hearing of prolonged appeals during vacations. For this, a total of 12 judges comprising a division bench and single-judge bench have been entrusted with the judicial function of hearing these age-old appeals.

These judges are selected to oversee proceedings during a four-week vacation period from May 13 to June 7. 

During the first week of vacation, from May 13 to May 17, a division bench comprising Justice Ilesh Jhaveri and Justice Niral Mehta, and a single judge bench of Justice Vaibhavi Nanavati were entrusted for the judicial proceedings.

Similarly, in the next week (May 20 to May 24), a division bench comprising Justice Nirzar Desai and Justice Hasmukh Suthar, and a single judge bench of Justice Nisha Thakor have been assigned the duty.

Between May 27 to May 31, Justice Aniruddha Mayee and Justice Divyesh Joshi were entrusted as a division bench while Justice MR Mengdey was assigned with a single judge bench.

In the last week, from June 3 to June 7, the bench of Justice Sandeep Bhatt and Justice JC Doshi as well as Justice SV Pinto in the single judge has been assigned judicial work.

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