Today, On 15th December, Amid severe pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi High Court issued an advisory to the Bar. Lawyers and self-represented litigants were advised to utilise hybrid appearances via video conferencing to reduce physical presence in court.
In Rameshan v. State of Kerala, the High Court permitted an accused working abroad to reply to the trial court’s questions under Section 351 BNSS through videoconferencing or an authenticated written statement. Justice C.S. Dias said there is “no legal impediment” in allowing remote or written responses.
