Today, On 7th April, The Supreme Court has directed that exceptionally urgent matters that cannot await the normal listing process must be mentioned only before the Chief Justice of India, even when he is engaged with a constitution bench hearing today itself.
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Today, On 19th November, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has permitted online attendance for lawyers and encouraged virtual court hearings due to deteriorating air quality in Delhi. This adaptive measure aims to safeguard health amid escalating pollution levels. The Supreme Court also mandated the suspension of in-person classes for grades up to 12 in response to the crisis.