For the first time, the Supreme Court held vacation benches during its winter break, with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant presiding over sittings on December 22 and December 29. These special sessions were arranged to address urgent matters, including criminal, civil, and environmental cases, ensuring timely judicial intervention during the holiday period. The court also heard a suo motu case concerning the definition of Aravalli hills and stayed a High Court order regarding the Unnao rape case.