Delhi's courts allow virtual hearings to combat severe air pollution, letting lawyers choose to appear online.

Due to severe air pollution in Delhi, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna has instructed judges to offer virtual court hearings when possible. Lawyers can now choose to appear online or in person. This decision follows requests from legal representatives concerned about the deteriorating air quality, which has reached hazardous levels. While not fully transitioning to online operations, the court aims to reduce physical presence to ease traffic and improve air quality.

November 19, 2024
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