Delhi High Court pulls up State for delay in installing tech for hybrid hearings

The Delhi High Court expressed disappointment with the State’s delay in implementing hybrid hearings for court proceedings. Hybrid hearings, combining physical and virtual attendance, had been introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to facilitate smoother functioning of the judiciary. Despite their proven benefits, the implementation of this model has been sluggish. The Court noted that many parties, particularly those from remote areas or with limited resources, rely on virtual access to the courts. The delay in establishing hybrid hearings effectively is viewed as an obstruction to access to justice, and the Court urged swift action to improve this service.