A hybrid mode of hearing has been initiated in the Supreme Court from September 1, 2021, with Mondays and Fridays being completely virtual. Whether this will be a success or not remains to be seen. However, the first indications are not encouraging.
The Karnataka High Court has today expressed its dissatisfaction towards the role of both Central and State governments in enforcement of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that have been issued to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.