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B. KRISHNA MOHAN
Mettu Niranjan Reddy S/o. Yella Reddy – Appellant
Versus
NIL C – Respondent
ORDER :
The petitioners herein filed this revision petition against the order in I.A.No.420 of 2020 in FCOP No.43 of 2020 on the file of the XII Additional District Court, Guntur, dated 30.11.2020.
2. Heard the counsel for the petitioners.
3. The 1st petitioner is the husband and the 2nd petitioner is the wife. In view of the matrimonial disputes they have filed jointly FCOP No.43 of 2020 on the file of the court of XII Additional District Court, Guntur, seeking for dissolution of Marriage dated 06.05.2017 by way of mutual consent under Section 13B of the HINDU MARRIAGE ACT , 1955. The 1st petitioner is represented by the GPA Holder and the 2nd petitioner was present at the time of institution of OP. Thereafter, the 2nd petitioner is also represented by the GPA Holder in the subsequent proceedings. While so, they have jointly filed an I.A.No.420 of 2020 in the said OP before the Family Court seeking to grant permission to examine themselves through video conference to record their evidence and other proceedings. The same was considered and allowed by the Family Court to an extent of granting permission to record the evidence of the petitioners through video conference but insisted ph
Videoconferencing in matrimonial disputes is not permissible at the reconciliation stage; it can only occur post-failure of reconciliation with mutual consent.
Exceptional circumstances, such as permanent residency in a foreign country and visa restrictions, may warrant the use of advanced technology, such as video conferencing, for court proceedings.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the need to balance leveraging technology, specifically videoconferencing, with preserving the sanctity of judicial proceedings, ensuring privacy, ....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the necessity of responding to the call of social distancing and ensuring the sanctity of testimony through video conferencing, in line with the gu....
The court affirmed that parties in divorce proceedings may appear via video conferencing, recognizing technological advancements that facilitate justice.
Though video conferencing is not permissible in matrimonial matters, due to ongoing pandemic, video conferencing can be permitted.
The court ruled that technical objections should not obstruct mutual consent divorce proceedings, allowing representation via power of attorney and video conferencing, emphasizing the need for judici....
The court established that technical objections should not hinder the process of mutual consent divorce, allowing virtual appearances and representation through power of attorneys.
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