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FARJAND ALI
Vikram Singh Indroi – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajathan, Through PP – Respondent
ORDER
The instant criminal writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been preferred on behalf of the petitioners seeking permission to attend the pending criminal trials against him through video conferencing.
2. The petitioner is accused in multiple cases and is compelled to face criminal proceedings in the form of various FIR’s filed almost in every State of Rajasthan and it may increase in future. This Court vide order dated 23.08.2024 addressed the issue of multiple FIRs against the accused of financial crimes, leading to 259 cases across various districts. This court recognized the procedural burden and potential violation of his right to a fair and speedy trial under Article 21 of the Constitution. This court has consolidated the cases into groups based on geographical proximity to facilitate a more efficient judicial process and directed the transfer of cases to specific district courts for consolidated trials, ensuring a fair trial without expressing any opinion on the merits of the allegations.
3. After perusing the material available on record and considering the submissions made, it is evident that the present petitioner seeks permission for attend
Video Conferencing – In the event of simultaneous proceedings, accused can be permitted to attend pending criminal trial through Video Conferencing.
The court affirmed the right to a fair trial under Article 21, allowing video conferencing for accused in judicial custody to prevent delays in proceedings.
Video conferencing in criminal trials is legally permissible, enhancing access to justice while reducing procedural burdens and ensuring fair trial rights.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the permissibility of dispensing with the physical presence of the accused during trial and allowing appearance through video conferencing, in line....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the need to balance the rights of the accused with the practicalities of the legal process, especially in cases involving elderly accused individua....
The court confirmed video conferencing for evidence recording aligns with modern judicial practices despite legal challenges on witness presence.
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