Supreme Court of India · 2024-05-17
Sunita Devi vs The State Of Bihar
- Citation / case number
- 2024 INSC 448
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Sunita Devi
- Respondent
- The State Of Bihar
- Author
- M. M. Sundresh
- Bench
- M. M. Sundresh
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the procedural aspects of conducting trials via video conferencing as per the Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts, 2020, particularly emphasizing the need for fair trial standards. The Court held that while video conferencing can be utilized for various trial proceedings, including the examination of witnesses and accused, it should not impede the rights of the parties involved. The Court also reiterated that judicial remand should generally not be granted through video conferencing except in exceptional circumstances, ensuring adherence to Section 164 and Section 313 of the CrPC.