SC to hear matters in virtual mode from Friday amid rise in Covid-19 cases

Amid the sudden spike in the number of Covid-19 cases, the Supreme Court on Thursday decided to hear all matters in virtual mode from Friday. According to a circular issued by the apex court administration, with effect from January 7, the benches will sit at the residential offices. It said transfer petitions will be listed before the regular benches, instead of single judge bench, till further orders.