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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN AT JODHPUR
FARJAND ALI
Ranveer Singh Alias Ranveer Bijarnia, S/o. Madan Lal – Appellant
Versus
State Of Rajasthan, Through Secretary – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioners seek virtual participation in trials. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. court hears arguments from both sides. (Para 3) |
| 3. video conferencing rules outlined for judicial proceedings. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 4. practical difficulties of physical production addressed. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9) |
| 5. writ petition allowed for video conferencing. (Para 10) |
| 6. directions issued to jail authorities for vc compliance. (Para 11 , 12) |
ORDER :
FARJAND ALI, J.
1. The instant criminal writ petition has been instituted under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by the petitioners, inter alia, seeking indulgence of this Court for issuance of appropriate directions permitting them to attend and participate in all criminal trials pending against them through the mode of video conferencing.
2. The petitioners, who are stated to be connected with certain business entities including Nexa Evergreen Energy, are facing more than 100 FIRs registered in different districts of Rajasthan in relation to alleged investment and real estate transactions. Some matters have culminated in charge-sheets and trials are underway, while others remain under investigation. Owing to successive arrests, police custody in multiple c
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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