Delhi High Court Criticizes Lawyer for Attending Virtual Hearing from Park

The Delhi HC reprimanded a female lawyer for appearing via video conference from a park, emphasising that the decorum to be maintained in virtual court appearances should be the same as physical courts.

The court clarified that the VC facility was meant for lawyers to appear from their offices, not public places. While refusing to mark the lawyer’s presence, the Court proceeded with the bail matter, noting that the litigant should not suffer on account of such fault.

Justice Girish Kathpalia reminded bar associations to sensitise their members about proper conduct during virtual hearings, observing that previous similar directions had not been followed.