More than 500 advocates write to Chief Justice of Delhi High Court urging him to cease physical hearings

If physical hearings are continued, it is suggested that arrangements be placed to help counsel appear virtually before a physical court.

Clients and lawyers waiting in the Delhi High Court

More than 500 advocates have written to the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court suggesting that physical hearings be suspended in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

"Commencing physical hearings at this stage, will exacerbate the gravity of the situation and put at peril the health and safety of all stakeholders. Therefore, the physical hearings may be taken up after the situation has improved, once the rate of increase of covid cases has stabilised / plateaued."

the representation reads.

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