{"id":1309552,"date":"2026-05-17T06:35:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T01:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1309552"},"modified":"2026-05-17T06:35:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T01:05:47","slug":"supreme-court-to-conduct-hearings-online-2-times-a-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/supreme-court-to-conduct-hearings-online-2-times-a-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Supreme Court To Conduct Hearings Online, 2-Times A Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Supreme Court of India has officially decided to conduct hearings entirely through video conferencing on Mondays and Fridays as part of a nationwide fuel-conservation push triggered by rising global energy pressures and the ongoing West Asia crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-9.04.35-AM-1024x637.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1309557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-9.04.35-AM-1024x637.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-9.04.35-AM-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-9.04.35-AM-768x478.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-9.04.35-AM.png 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the court\u2019s circular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All matters listed on miscellaneous days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partial working-day hearings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday and Friday proceedings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026will now be conducted virtually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barandbench.com\/news\/supreme-court-goes-fully-virtual-twice-a-week-amid-pm-modis-appeal-to-save-fuel\">until further orders.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The remaining weekdays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesdays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesdays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursdays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026will continue in hybrid mode, allowing both physical and virtual appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PM Modi\u2019s Fuel-Saving Appeal Triggered The Shift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s recent national appeal urging:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduced fuel consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work-from-home wherever possible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual meetings and conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower unnecessary travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The appeal came after:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crude oil prices surged sharply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupted global energy markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India faced rising import pressure due to the West Asia conflict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme Court\u2019s move is now being viewed as one of the highest-profile institutional responses to the government\u2019s conservation push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Judges To Carpool, Registry Staff Get WFH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme Court has also introduced additional austerity and fuel-saving measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the circular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Judges have unanimously agreed to encourage carpooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registry staff may work from home for up to two days a week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 50% staff in each branch can operate remotely via roster systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Officials stated the objective is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cOptimum utilisation of fuel\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced commuting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better resource management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Judiciary Joins India\u2019s Growing Hybrid Work Push<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme Court\u2019s decision comes amid a broader national shift toward hybrid work and virtual systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent measures across India include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delhi government announcing 2-day WFH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UP proposing hybrid work for IT firms and startups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PSUs exploring one-day remote work policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government departments reducing vehicle usage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even High Court judges have publicly supported the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Madhya Pradesh High Court judge Justice Dwarka Dhish Bansal was seen cycling to court after Modi\u2019s fuel-saving appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virtual Courts Are Returning After Covid Era<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s judiciary had 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appearances become easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time efficiency improves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traffic and commuting stress decrease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some lawyers still prefer physical hearings for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complex constitutional matters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lengthy oral arguments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensitive litigation proceedings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme Court\u2019s decision signals something much bigger than just virtual hearings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s highest judicial institution is now directly participating in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National fuel conservation efforts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hybrid workplace transformation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital governance expansion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The bigger takeaway is clear:<br>Virtual work systems introduced during Covid-19 are no longer viewed only as emergency tools \u2014 they are increasingly 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