JUDGMENT

1. On the earlier dates, we have heard the learned counsel on the issue of conducting remand proceedings under Section 167 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for short, 'Cr.P.C') by use of Video Conferencing(electronic video linkage). This is in the context of a very exceptional situation created by spread of Novel Corona Virus. During last three weeks, the number of persons tested positive for Novel Corona Virus (COVID 19) in the State is ever rising. There are few instances in the State where immediately after remand proceedings, either the accused or the police personnel who brought the accused to the Court of a learned Magistrate were tested positive. Due to such situation, two judicial officers in the State and the members of the staff working in the Court have been forced to undergo fourteen days' quarantine. In one case, where a police personnel who brought the accused before the Court for remand proceedings was tested positive. As a result, the concerned Public Prosecutor who appeared before the Court and two learned Advocates who were present before the Court for representing the accused are also undergoing home quarantine for fourteen days. As a result of th