Archive · 4 Sep 2026
BRICS Summit Security May Shift Patiala House Courts Online
The BRICS Summit will bring extra security and traffic controls to Delhi.
These controls could make it harder for people to reach Patiala House Courts.
The Delhi Traffic Police has suggested that the courts work online on September 11, 2026.
This would allow court cases to continue without requiring everyone to travel there.
The police also suggested considering September 12 as a holiday or non-working day.
The idea still needs approval from the proper authorities.
Court and bar representatives were briefed about planned traffic and parking arrangements.
The changes are meant to reduce inconvenience while keeping court work going.
Delhi Traffic Police has proposed virtual functioning for Patiala House Courts on September 11, 2026.
Security and traffic restrictions for the BRICS Summit could disrupt travel to and from the courts.
Judicial officers, lawyers, litigants, staff, witnesses and other court users may face inconvenience.
The police suggested that September 12, the second Saturday, be considered a holiday or non-working day.
The proposal was sent through the New Delhi Bar Association for consideration by the Delhi High Court Registrar General.
- Who
- The Delhi Traffic Police, court authorities, bar associations and other court stakeholders are involved.
- What
- Virtual functioning of the Patiala House Courts on September 11, 2026, has been proposed, along with possible non-working status on September 12.
- When
- September 11 and September 12, 2026, during the BRICS Summit period.
- Where
- Patiala House Courts in Delhi.
- Why
- Planned security measures, traffic restrictions, congestion and parking arrangements could hinder travel and regular court operations.
- Proposed court arrangement
- Patiala House Courts may function virtually on September 11, 2026.
- Possible additional measure
- September 12, which falls on the second Saturday, may be considered a holiday or non-working day.
- Reason
- BRICS Summit security and traffic restrictions may affect travel and court operations.
- Potentially affected groups
- Judicial officers, members of the Bar, litigants, court staff, witnesses and other stakeholders.
- Proposal channel
- Delhi Traffic Police asked the New Delhi Bar Association to pursue the matter with the Registrar General of the Delhi High Court.
- Prior consultation
- Traffic police officers met representatives of the Supreme Court, Delhi High Court and Patiala House Court bar associations.