CJI Surya Kant mandates online hearings for high courts

Source:The Economic Times

02 — Who / Subject

Surya Kant (Chief Justice of India)

03 — Where / Locus

India

04 — When / Temporality

May 18, 2026

Verified: May 18, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"Chief Justice of India Surya Kant ordered high court chief justices to hold online hearings on Mondays and Fridays. The measure aims to reduce unnecessary expenses amid the West Asia crisis."

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Judicial administrative changes in response to external economic pressures reflect the severity of the current regional crisis.

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