SC to hold virtual hearings from January 3 amid spike in Covid cases

For 2 weeks from January 3, all hearings will take place through virtual mode only

The Supreme Court has decided to turn to conducting hearings virtually for two weeks from January 3, following the surge in Covid-19 cases.

A decision was taken to suspend the hybrid mode of hearing in view of rising Omicron variant. All hearings would take place through virtual mode only.

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A circular in this regard was issued on Sunday.

In view of "alarming and worrisome" rise in Covid-19 cases here, the Delhi High Court had on Thursday decided to conduct the proceedings through virtual mode only in courts across the national capital between January 3 and 15.

Delhi recorded 3,194 fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours which was 15 % higher than that of Saturday.

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