On Thursday, Justice Narasimha cautioned that masks alone may not provide adequate protection.

Supreme Court Urges Lawyers to Use Virtual Hearings Amid Delhi’s Severe Air Pollution

Seeing Delhi's continuous battle with hazardous air quality, the Supreme Court of India has urged lawyers to appear via its virtual hearing platform instead of attending court in person. The bench, comprising Justice P S Narasimha and Justice Atul S Chandurkar, highlighted the severe health risks posed by the city’s toxic air.

On Thursday, Justice Narasimha cautioned that masks alone may not provide adequate protection. “The situation is very, very serious! … Even masks are not enough,” he told advocates, emphasising the use of virtual hearings to prevent long-term health issues. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal n

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