Virtual Court

Covid 19 or the Corona virus as it is commonly called has not only played havoc in the lives of people all over the world but it is also going to have a profound effect and change the way how countries and communities conduct their lives and businesses hence forth.

The Supreme Court has accepted the apology of an advocate who had appeared in the virtual court hearing of his case while lying on his bed and wearing a t-shirt.

The Delhi High Court has directed the government to upgrade and enhance the existing internet system within a period of 2 weeks, from the present speed of 34 MBPS to 1 GBPS in every District Court to ensure smooth hearings through video conferencing in the District Courts.

The Madras High Court has issued a notification informing the Coram and sitting arrangements of judges for hearing of cases through video conferencing.

The High Court of Delhi will inaugurate its 'Online e-Filing System' tomorrow at 5 pm. The inauguration of the e-filing system will be done in presence of Chief Justice D.N.Patel , his Companion Judges of Delhi High Court and other distinguished guests.

The Jammu and Kashmir High has taken note of the importance of e-connectivity Court while monitoring the multiple issues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday ordered that family courts cannot insist on personal appearance of parties if they have authorised legal representatives to appear on their behalf.

The Supreme Court Registry has issued a circular mentioning helpline number for the convenience of Advocates, party in person and all concerned to resolve problems regarding video conferencing, filing/ re-filing/ curing defects, e-filing, Mentioning, Listing and Video Conferencing/ Virtual Courts.

The Bar Council of India...

The Bar Council of India on Wednesday has decided that it will hold conferences with Advocates and litigants in Supreme Court, all High Courts and District Court in the country in order to decide upon resumption of regular court hearings.