Permissibility of Recording Evidence Through Video Conferencing for Senior Citizens Under Procedural Rules
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Case: MRS. JYOTI W/O DURGAPRASAD CHOURASIA, v. DURGAPRASAD S/O SATYANARAYAN CHOURASIA
Court: Bombay High Court
Date: 29-07-2026
Law: Code of Criminal Procedure, Constitution of India, Indian Evidence Act.
Highlights of the Judgment:
- Analysis of the scope of the High Court of Bombay Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts, 2022.
- Interpretation of constructive presence and recording of evidence via electronic means under Section 273 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
- Application of the landmark precedent in State of Maharashtra v. Praful B. Desai regarding virtual hearings.
- Evaluation of judicial discretion in permitting video conferencing for senior citizens and out-of-station litigants.
- Balancing procedural technicalities with substantive access to justice and practical convenience.