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SABYASACHI BHATTACHARYYA
Jadav Saredar @ Jadab Sardar – Appellant
Versus
Basudeb Tarafder – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
During functioning of Court, connectivity issues and electronic interference in the audio and visual systems, have become a daily feature of this Court. Despite the tall talks about achievements of virtual hearing facilities and restricting hearing of litigations entirely to virtual hearings, it is unfortunate that this Court is unable to provide the minimum virtual services and connectivity in order to ensure that justice is rendered appropriately. I personally feel guilty, as a part of this Court, since disruption and interference in functioning of Courts, in whatever form, might amount to criminal contempt. I am a party to such act as a part of the showcase of Judges who are adorning this Court, including the Chief Justice.
2. I have called the Central Project Coordinator repeatedly pointing out the said issue and even called for a show-cause in connection with a different matter on the issue, but no such cause has yet been shown. The Central Project Coordinator is directed to show cause in writing as to why proceedings should not be drawn up against the High Court Administration, including the Registrar General and the Central Project Coordinator, in particular, for cr
The use of technology by the Bar and the Bench is no longer an option but a necessity, and access to courts must not be restricted based on technology usage.
Virtual court proceedings can continue alongside physical hearings based on the preference of advocates, reflecting operational flexibility in court processes.
Covid-19 - Pandemic - Streamlining process of virtual hearing and restraining personal/physical hearing - Circular restarting of physical hearing of District Court and also from its subsequently havi....
The court established that the integrity of court proceedings requires accurate representation of advocate presence, limiting online presence marking to those actively participating in hearings.
Video conferencing in criminal trials is legally permissible, enhancing access to justice while reducing procedural burdens and ensuring fair trial rights.
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