CJI refuses to take Supreme Court fully online amid Delhi pollution crisis
1 month ago

CJI refuses to take Supreme Court fully online amid Delhi pollution crisis

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi A view of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday turned down a request by senior lawyers to move the Supreme Court to a fully online system, in response to the severe air pollution crisis gripping Delhi and the national capital region. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, the president of the Supreme Court Bar Association, highlighted the gravity of the pollution crisis. Responding to the suggestions, CJI Khanna noted that the Supreme Court had already directed judges to accommodate requests for online hearings wherever possible. The exchange in the apex court came a day after another Supreme Court bench, comprising justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, issued stringent directives to tackle the pollution crisis in the Delhi-NCR.

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Delhi pollution: CJI says judges asked to allow virtual hearings wherever possible
1 month ago

Delhi pollution: CJI says judges asked to allow virtual hearings wherever possible

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said all judges have been asked to allow virtual hearings wherever possible in view of the severe pollution levels in the national capital region. As soon as the bench comprising the CJI and Justice Sanjay Kumar assembled, lawyers, including Supreme Court Bar Association president Kapil Sibal, referred to the worsening pollution in …

CJI Khanna turns down plea for full online shift of SC amid Delhi pollution crisis
1 month ago

CJI Khanna turns down plea for full online shift of SC amid Delhi pollution crisis

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday turned down a request by senior lawyers to move the Supreme Court to a fully online system in response to the severe air pollution crisis gripping Delhi and the National Capital Region. We have already told the lawyers that they can request to attend hearings online.” At this point, solicitor general Tushar …

Delhi pollution: CJI says judges asked to allow virtual hearings wherever possible
1 month ago

Delhi pollution: CJI says judges asked to allow virtual hearings wherever possible

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said all judges have been asked to allow virtual hearings wherever possible in view of the severe pollution levels in the national capital region. As soon as the bench comprising the CJI and Justice Sanjay Kumar assembled, lawyers, including Supreme Court Bar Association president Kapil Sibal, referred to the worsening pollution in …

Delhi air pollution: CJI Sanjiv Khanna asks judges to allow virtual hearings as smog shrouds city | Details
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: CJI Sanjiv Khanna asks judges to allow virtual hearings as smog shrouds city | Details

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna announced on Tuesday that all judges have been asked to facilitate virtual hearings wherever feasible, considering the severe pollution levels in Delhi-NCR. Delhi continues to choke as air quality stays 'severe plus' It should be mentioned here that Delhi continues to grapple with hazardous air pollution as the Air Quality Index …

Delhi air pollution: Supreme Court to hear plea seeking enforcement of measures to improve ‘severe’ AQI
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: Supreme Court to hear plea seeking enforcement of measures to improve ‘severe’ AQI

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking enforcement of measures to curb air pollution in the National Capital. As per the cause list of November 18 uploaded on the Supreme court website, a Bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih is slated to hear the plea. On November 14, the Supreme court …

Impose 2-day lockdown: CJI Ramana tells Delhi govt on pollution crisis
3 years, 1 month ago

Impose 2-day lockdown: CJI Ramana tells Delhi govt on pollution crisis

India Today  

The Supreme Court pulled up the Centre and the state governments while hearing a plea concerning air pollution in Delhi on Saturday. Talking about the worsening air quality in Delhi, CJI Ramana said, “We have seen how bad the situation is. Vehicle pollution?” The court asked about the immediate measures taken to control air pollution in Delhi and suggested imposing …

'Pandemic Practically Over; No Justification To Not Open Supreme Court For Physical Hearings': SCBA President Writes To CJI
3 years, 9 months ago

'Pandemic Practically Over; No Justification To Not Open Supreme Court For Physical Hearings': SCBA President Writes To CJI

Live Law  

Stating that the pandemic is now "very much in control", the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association has urged the Chief Justice of India to open the Supreme Court for physical hearing of cases. In a letter addressed to the CJI on Tuesday, SCBA President Vikas Singh wrote, "There is no justification to not open the Supreme Court for …

'Do Not Pass Adverse Orders If Advocates Are Not Able To Attend Virtual Courts ': SCAORA & SCBA Write To Supreme Court Citing Internet Blockade In Parts Of Delhi
3 years, 10 months ago

'Do Not Pass Adverse Orders If Advocates Are Not Able To Attend Virtual Courts ': SCAORA & SCBA Write To Supreme Court Citing Internet Blockade In Parts Of Delhi

Live Law  

In light of internet blockade in several parts of Delhi amid farmers' tractor rally, the Supreme Court Advocate's on Record Association has written to Supreme Court India, urging the Judges to not take any adverse action against parties/ lawyers, for non-appearance. In a letter dated January 27, the SCAORA sais, "In view of the disconnection of internet in several areas …

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