US EditionAir pollution crisis: Delhi HC advises lawyers to avail hybrid mode for appearing in court
Delhi High Court and Supreme Court urged virtual court appearances as 38 of 39 monitoring stations reported severe pollution, with AQI reaching up to 500, officials said.
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After air pollution in Delhi reached the severe category, CJI Surya Kant appealed to Supreme Court lawyers and parties to attend the hearing in hybrid mode through video conferencing.
Supreme Court advises lawyers to opt for virtual hearings as Delhi chokes under 'severe' AQI
As Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous air pollution, the Supreme Court on Sunday issued an advisory encouraging the use of hybrid hearings in courts. The notification was released as the national capital's air quality deteriorated to the 'Severe' category. In its order, the apex court advised members of the Bar and parties appearing in person to opt for virtual participation wherever feasible. The move is aimed at reducing physical presen…
A thick, toxic haze blanketed New Delhi, the capital of India, on Monday, bringing air pollution to its worst levels in weeks. The pollution disrupted air and ground transportation, caused a surge in hospital admissions and prompted authorities to impose the most stringent emergency measures. More than 40 flights were canceled and dozens more were delayed, while more than 50 trains entering and leaving the city were delayed for hours. Health exp…
Supreme Court Advises Hybrid Hearings as Delhi Air Quality Hits ‘Severe’ - Goemkarponn
New Delhi: As Delhi grapples with extreme air pollution, the Supreme Court has advised lawyers and parties-in-person to use hybrid mode for court appearances. In an order issued on December 14, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant recommended that members of the Bar and litigants avail themselves of video conferencing facilities for hearings, given the severe air quality in the capital. The directive also hints at the possibility of shifting hearin…
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