Justice PS Narasimha of the Supreme Court on Thursday advised advocates to appear virtually in light of the rapidly worsening air quality in Delhi.

The observation was made during the mentioning round. Lawyers present in the courtroom said Justice Narasimha advised members of the Bar to make use of the virtual hearing facility rather than appear physically, given the health risks posed by the current pollution levels.

When Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal pointed out that many lawyers were already wearing masks, Justice Narasimha responded that masks may not be sufficient, cautioning that the toxic air could cause permanent damage.

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