Supreme Court of India · 2003-04-01
The State Of Maharashtra vs Dr. Praful B. Desai
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2003 SUPREME COURT 2053
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- The State Of Maharashtra
- Respondent
- Dr. Praful B. Desai
- Bench
- S.N. Variava, B.N. Agrawal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed whether evidence can be recorded via video conferencing in a criminal trial. The Court ruled that the use of video conferencing is permissible and does not violate the principles of a fair trial, provided the identity of the witness is established and the court can ensure the integrity of the process. This interpretation bridges the gap between traditional procedural requirements and technological advancements in judicial administration.