Supreme Court of India · 2020-04-06
In Re Guidelines For Court Functioning ... vs Unknown
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- In Re Guidelines For Court Functioning ...
- Respondent
- Unknown
- Author
- Chief Justice
- Bench
- L. Nageswara Rao, D.Y. Chandrachud, S.A.Bobde
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court issued guidelines for court functioning through video conferencing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The court emphasized the need for social distancing to prevent virus transmission while ensuring access to justice remains a constitutional commitment. The guidelines aim to facilitate the continued dispensation of justice while adhering to health protocols, marking a significant shift towards the use of technology in judicial processes.