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SC to resume physical hearing from 14 Feb as Covid cases ease

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Supreme Court Monday said that all the matters listed on Wednesdays and Thursdays would be heard in the physical presence of lawyers and litigants in courtrooms.

According to a statement issued by the secretary-general of the Supreme Court, the decision was taken by the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the Committee of Judges as Covid-19 cases decline.  "In view of the significant decline in the number of Covid-19 cases and positivity rate, and in the light of the various instructions issued by the DDMA, Government of NCT of Delhi vide Order dated February 4, 2022, the Chief Justice of India, in consultation with the Committee of Judges, has been pleased to direct that the Modified Standard Operating Procedure notified on October 7, 2021, for hearing before the Court shall stand revived, and all hearings before the Court from February 14, 2021, shall be in accordance with the said Modified Standard Operating Procedure notified on October 7, 2021," a notice said.

The SOP dated 7 October 2021 had said all the matters listed on Tuesday, as a non-miscellaneous day, would also be heard in physical mode.

However, on prior application by the AOR (advocate-on-record) for the party, appearance through video/teleconferencing mode will be facilitated.

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