India, Nov. 14 -- Supreme Court judge Justice PS Narasimha on Thursday advised lawyers to appear virtually instead of attending court in person, citing the hazardous air quality in Delhi-NCR. The observation was made by Justice Narasimha, who was sitting on the bench alongside Justice Atul S Chandurkar, during the mentioning of cases. As the national Capital continued to grapple with severe pollution levels, the judge advised advocates to make use of the virtual hearing facility to avoid health risks.
When senior advocate Kapil Sibal remarked that several lawyers were already wearing masks in court, Justice Narasimha cautioned that masks alone may not be adequate protection, warning that "the toxic air can cause permanent damage".
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