https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=450001 The SC addressed lack of uniformity in video conferencing and hybrid hearing facilities across HCs. The court found that while several HCs have video conferencing capabilities, few operate through hybrid mode due to infrastructure limitations. The SC appointed amici curiae to collate information and directed that after two weeks, no HC shall deny video conferencing or hybrid hearing access to advocates or litigants. State governments must provide necessary funds, HCs must ensure free Wi-Fi facilities, and uniform SOPs must be implemented within four weeks. All tribunals must commence hybrid hearings by November 15, 2023, with requisite infrastructure provided by the Union government. en-us Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 28 May 2024 11:04:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=450001 The SC addressed lack of uniformity in video conferencing and hybrid hearing facilities across HCs. The court found that while several HCs have video conferencing capabilities, few operate through hybrid mode due to infrastructure limitations. The SC appointed amici curiae to collate information and directed that after two weeks, no HC shall deny video conferencing or hybrid hearing access to advocates or litigants. State governments must provide necessary funds, HCs must ensure free Wi-Fi facilities, and uniform SOPs must be implemented within four weeks. All tribunals must commence hybrid hearings by November 15, 2023, with requisite infrastructure provided by the Union government. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=450001