Owing to flooding, several court hearings go virtual
In Rouse Avenue Court, many judges, including Special Judge MK Nagpal, appeared virtually.
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The circular further advised judges not to pass any adverse orders for the non-appearance of counsel and litigants. (Express File Photo)
Hearings in many of Delhi’s district courts shifted to the virtual mode due to flooding.
“On account of extreme waterlogging resulting in dangerous flood-like situation, to keep safety of judicial officers and officials of this establishment on priority, all judicial officers and staff members who are residing in areas which are affected due to flood-like situation are permitted to work from home on 14th & 15th July, 2023 and remaining all other judicial officers and officials are requested to hold their respective courts/branches physically,” said a circular issued on July 14 by the office of Principal District and Sessions Judge of East district, Karkardooma courts, in consultation with the Delhi High Court.
The circular further advised judges not to pass any adverse orders for the non-appearance of counsel and litigants.
Advocate Manish Bhadauria who practices in Karkardooma court told The Indian Express that he attended 10 matters, out of which judges in six matters appeared through video conferencing.
The story was the same at Tis Hazari court. Former bar association member Surinder Chauhan told The Indian Express that around half the judges appeared via VC.
In Rouse Avenue Court, many judges, including Special Judge MK Nagpal, appeared virtually.
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