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DELHI HIGH COURT
PRATHIBA M.SINGH
Abdul Majid – Appellant
Versus
Employees State Insurance Corporation – Respondent
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| 1. hearing about cgit's functional improvements. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 2. status report on cgit infrastructural updates. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. current status and future plans for cgit. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. court's directives and future hearings. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
JUDGMENT
Prathiba M. Singh, J. (Oral)--This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.
2. In paragraph 7 of the order dated 21st October, 2021, the date is wrongly mentioned as 21st November, 2021. The correct date in the matter is of today, i.e., 25th October, 2021, as recorded in paragraph 9. Accordingly, the said date be read as 25th October 2021.
3. This Court has been hearing this matter in respect of upgradation of video conferencing facilities at the Central Government Industrial Tribunal ("CGIT") and in respect of appointment of the second Presiding Officer in the CGIT bench, for its smooth functioning. Vide the last order dated 21st October 2021, this Court had directed the Secretary, CGIT and Mr. Satish Chander, Under Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment to be present in Court on the next date. This Court had also directed Mr. Anil Soni, ld. CGSC, to ascertain as to whether a separate internet connection wou
The court mandates improvements in tribunal infrastructure and timely appointments to facilitate effective case management, emphasizing the importance of operational efficiency.
Workers' rights must be protected, especially during contractual transitions, and timely adjudication of claims in labor disputes is critical, particularly in pandemic conditions.
Non-compliance with court orders can lead to further directions and requirements for explanation.
The court underscored the necessity for timely online access to CGIT proceedings, highlighting accountability and the need for transparency in managing labor disputes.
Court mandated assessment and enhancement of IT infrastructure to enable effective video conferencing for tribunal hearings, recognizing the need for operational integrity during the pandemic.
The court adjourned the hearing of multiple connected writ petitions involving technical education institutions due to the unavailability of one of the presiding judges on the scheduled date.
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.
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....
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