In view of the outbreak of Coronavirus (2019-nCOV), Hon’ble the Chief Justice and Hon’ble Judges of High Court have issued Advisory to Delhi District Courts.
It was stated that:
Courts should not insist on the presence of the parties unless it is unavoidable. The facility of video conferencing be put to optimum use for the purposes of recording of evidence. Instead of physical production of undertrial prisoners (UTPs) from jails, facility of video conferencing. be availed of.
In criminal matters, the request for exemption from personal appearance of the accused, be considered favourably. In civil matters,’ wherever possible, service of Local Commissioner be availed of for the purposes of recording of evidence, after obtaining the consent of both the parties.
The District & Sessions Judge Incharge of the Court Complex shall ensure that medical dispensaries in the court complex are well equipped to tackle the present emergent situation. It be ensured by all the District & Sessions Judges that sanitizers are available in their respective districts, for the visitors as well as the staff, particularly those manning windows where there is constant public dealing.
Read Advisory here:
