Facing a deepening global fuel crisis and disruptions tied to conflict in West Asia, India’s Supreme Court has overhauled its functioning. From immediately, all hearings will be fully virtual every Monday and Friday via video conferencing to cut fuel use. For the rest of the week, Tuesday to Thursday, operations switch to a hybrid model, letting lawyers and litigants choose physical or virtual appearances. A May 15 circular also permits up to 50% of registry staff to work from home twice weekly.
DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan accused the Centre of driving India’s fuel crisis by allegedly stopping crude oil purchases from Russia under pressure attributed to Trump. Speaking in Chennai, he said Modi’s recent “seven appeals” to citizens amid the West Asia crisis sounded like a cover for potential petrol price hikes. The party also claimed the government plans to raise fuel costs.
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