Gujarat High Court closed contempt proceedings against Senior Advocate Bhaskar Tanna, seen sipping beer during a virtual hearing. The court accepted his unconditional apology, calling the act unintentional.
The Bombay High Court’s new Video Conferencing Rules 2022, effective December 29, aim to modernize judicial processes across Maharashtra, Goa, and Union Territories. Applicable to various courts and tribunals, these rules treat video hearings as official proceedings, requiring identity verification and prohibiting unauthorized recordings. Technical coordinators will oversee smooth operations, ensuring privacy and readiness. Provisions allow remote testimonies by witnesses abroad or in custody, while judicial remand or police remand via video is limited to exceptional cases with safeguards against coercion. Costs of video hearings will typically be borne by the requesting party unless directed otherwise.
