Supreme Court Embraces Virtual Hearings Amid Fuel-Saving Drive
The Supreme Court has announced that it will conduct hearings exclusively via video conferencing on Mondays and Fridays to conserve fuel, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for expenditure reduction. Additionally, up to 50% of staff in certain departments may work remotely two days a week.
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The Supreme Court has moved to holding hearings via video conferencing on Mondays and Fridays, in alignment with a nationwide push for reduced spending urged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi amidst the West Asia crisis.
This decision, aimed at optimizing fuel utilization, includes a call for judges to arrange car-pooling. Miscellaneous cases and those on partial workdays will henceforth be heard virtually.
An internal circular detailed further measures, permitting up to 50% of staff to work remotely two days a week, ensuring crucial operations continue uninterrupted.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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