The Supreme Court of India has announced a shift to a hybrid work model, allowing hearings to be conducted via video conferencing on specific days, including Mondays and Fridays. This decision aligns with a recent directive from the Centre's Department of Personnel and Training aimed at promoting fuel conservation. The circular, issued by the Supreme Court Secretary General, specifies that all matters on designated miscellaneous days will be heard virtually until further notice. Additionally, judges have unanimously agreed to implement car-pooling arrangements among themselves to further support fuel-saving initiatives. The policy also permits up to 50% of staff in each branch of the Registry to work from home for a maximum of two days each week. Registrars are tasked with creating weekly rosters to maintain court functionality, while staff working remotely are required to be available by phone and report to the office as needed. The circular emphasizes that Registrars can adjust or limit work-from-home arrangements if they hinder branch operations. Copies of this circular have been distributed to the Chief Justice's office, Supreme Court judges, and relevant legal associations.