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Supreme Court orders virtual Mondays and Fridays, with judges starting carpooling amid India fuel crisis
India
Published on 15 May 2026
Judges have resolved to carpool to save fuel
Facing a deepening global fuel crisis and disruptions tied to conflict in West Asia, India’s Supreme Court has overhauled its functioning. From immediately, all hearings will be fully virtual every Monday and Friday via video conferencing to cut fuel use. For the rest of the week, Tuesday to Thursday, operations switch to a hybrid model, letting lawyers and litigants choose physical or virtual appearances. A May 15 circular also permits up to 50% of registry staff to work from home twice weekly.
- Supreme Court to hold fully virtual hearings twice weekly
- Mondays and Fridays set for video conferencing starting immediately
- Tuesday to Thursday will run on a hybrid physical or virtual option
- Judges unanimously resolved to begin carpooling to optimize fuel use
- Up to 50% of registry staff can work from home for two days weekly
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