online hearing

The Union Law Ministry has appreciated the court's initiative to hold proceedings online, stating that virtual hearings proved a boon to the underprivileged, saving their time and money.

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking adoption of virtual court proceedings by courts and tribunals in the national capital as a norm along with physical functioning, while observing that a decision in this respect was already under consideration at the administrative side.

The Gujarat High Court has fined a lawyer Rs 10,000 for smoking a cigarette in his car during an online hearing.