The Delhi High Court ruled that since the medical board’s primary duty is to review medical records to assess surrogacy eligibility, overseas applicants need not appear physically. The court approved virtual participation, easing the process for NRI couples.
During the Supreme Court’s hearing on the controversial Delhi–NCR stray dogs case, Justice Vikram Nath asked senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi about his cropped video feed, prompting Singhvi’s witty reply, “It is the technology, Milord !” The court has reserved its order on petitions challenging the August 11 directive to relocate all stray dogs to shelters.
Today, On 21st February, The Supreme Court directed Yasin Malik to appear before it via video conferencing in the IAF personnel killing case. The court also indicated the possibility of allowing his virtual cross-examination. This move aims to ensure legal proceedings while maintaining security concerns. The final decision on the virtual cross-examination is yet to be confirmed.
Actor Allu Arjun is set to appear virtually in Nampally Court regarding the Sandhya Theatre stampede case that led to a woman’s death. He was arrested on December 13 and was granted interim bail the same day. His lawyers have filed for regular bail, citing potential chaos from his physical presence at court.
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court allowed Arvind Kejriwal to appear virtually on July 12 in response to an Enforcement Directorate chargesheet against him and the Aam Aadmi Party related to liquor policy manipulation. Kejriwal was previously arrested for the “liquor scam” and is accused of money laundering during the 2022 Goa Assembly elections.
