A Bombay High Court judge has revealed that intense workload and long hours were responsible for the significant delay in publishing a key judgment, which had been dictated nearly half a year ago.

Justice Madhav Jamdar had orally pronounced an 85-page verdict on December 19, 2024, in open court. The ruling, related to a case under the Transfer of Property Act, stated that a buyer remains subject to a decree for specific performance if it is passed while the suit is ongoing.

However, the judgment was uploaded to the court’s official website only on May 30, 2025 — more than five months after it was delivered. Explaining the delay, Justice Jamdar noted in the judgment itself that he frequently works extended hours, often staying in chambers until as late as 11:30 PM to finish reviewing and signing daily orders.

The judge also emphasized that his day begins early and he continues legal work even past midnight — typically until 2:00 AM. He added that weekends and public holidays offer no respite, as he dedicates those days too to catching up on pending matters.

Justice Jamdar pointed out that he conducts court proceedings for an extra two to two-and-a-half hours most days after standard court hours end. Despite this commitment, the pressure of back-to-back responsibilities led to the delay in making the order available online.