Six Delhi District Courts to Boycott Proceedings Over Lieutenant Governor’s Video Conferencing Order

All six district courts in Delhi will go on a two-day strike on August 22 and 23, protesting a notification approved by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena that allows police officers to depose from designated police stations via video conferencing.

The Coordination Committee of district court bar associations said the move undermines trial integrity and was issued despite repeated objections. 

Advocates warned that any lawyer appearing before the court during the strike would face strict action. 

While authorities argue the notification boosts efficiency, lawyers fear it compromises cross-examination and risks manipulation in criminal trials.