The Supreme Court has ordered that all hearings on Mondays and Fridays will be conducted exclusively through video conference. Starting Tuesday to Thursday, litigants and lawyers can choose between physical attendance and virtual appearance, creating a weekly hybrid model. The court says judges have unanimously agreed to encourage carpooling to optimise fuel use, aligning the change with the government’s fuel conservation push during the West Asia crisis. It also allows up to 50% of registry staff in each section to work from home two days weekly.
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.
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