AI Impact Summit: Advocates can appear through video conferencing from Feb 16-20, says SC
The summit is scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam which is very close to the top court complex
Lawyers can appear through video conferencing before the Supreme Court between February 16 and February 20 if they face difficulty in appearing in person due to anticipated traffic congestion during the “AI Impact Summit” scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam which is very close to the top court complex.
“In view of the representation received from Supreme Court Bar Association, it is hereby informed that on account of anticipated traffic congestion around the precincts of Supreme Court of India during the ‘AI Impact Summit’ scheduled to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi during the period from February 16, 2026, to February 20, 2026, advocates may, during the above period appear through video conferencing before the hon’ble court if they face difficulty in appearing before courts in person.
“To facilitate appearance through video conferencing, relevant video conferencing links shall be shared with the Advocates-on-Record,” a circular issued by the top court stated.
The top court clarified that appearance through video conferencing shall be optional and all the Benches shall function in hybrid mode between February 16 and February 20, 2026.
The five-day event will take place at Bharat Mandapam and is expected to draw thousands of delegates from over 30 countries. More than 10,000 police personnel will be deployed in the national capital to ensure robust security while the India-AI Impact Summit goes underway from February 16 to 20.
