Supreme Court of India rejects petition for virtual hearings in district courts for pending cases.

The Supreme Court of India has rejected a petition to implement virtual hearings in district courts to address 3.4 crore pending criminal cases. While acknowledging the ongoing e-courts mission with a budget of Rs 7,000 crore, the court stated that it cannot issue uniform directions due to the complexities of the judicial system. The petitioner argued for phased implementation, but the court maintained that policy decisions vary by region.

September 06, 2024
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