As Delhi’s temperature neared 50°C, the Supreme Court urged lawyers to join hearings virtually to avoid the extreme heat. It encouraged online appearances but stopped short of mandating them, noting potential accessibility issues for many practitioners in India.
The Supreme Court of India will conduct hearings exclusively through video conferencing on Mondays and Fridays following Narendra Modi’s fuel conservation appeal, while functioning in hybrid mode from Tuesday to Thursday amid rising crude oil prices and the West Asia crisis.
J&K High Court orders publication of video conferencing links in weekly causelists for Jammu and Srinagar benches. Advocates must follow strict SOPs for virtual hearings.
