Lawyers can attend proceedings via phone: CJI

January 19, 2022 00:27

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has assured that lawyers can attend the proceedings through their mobile phone if they do not have a laptop or desktop, according to the Supreme Court Bar Association.

The Chief Justice of India, however, requested the members of the bar that the mobile phone should be stationed and placed in such a manner that the face of the lawyer is visible and the voice is audible.

This came a day after the CJI expressed unhappiness over disruptions during virtual hearings due to the use of mobiles.

Later, the apex court registry, through a circular, asked the advocates and litigants to use a desktop or the laptop with a stable internet connection to join proceedings conducted through video conferencing.

Earlier in the day on Tuesday, the executive committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association held a virtual meeting with the Chief Justice of India and four senior-most judges.

"During the course of the meeting, the issue of usage of mobile phone for attending the court proceeding was discussed. The Chief Justice assured the executive committee that it is only an advisory for uninterrupted court proceeding and in case any lawyer does not have a laptop/desktop, he/she can attend the proceeding through the mobile phone," the SCBA said in a press statement.

However, the Chief Justice of India has requested the members of the bar that in case of using the mobile phone for attending the court proceedings, the mobile phone shall be stationed and placed in such a manner that the face of the lawyer is visible and the voice is audible.

"The judges have assured that the issue of muting/ unmuting of the lawyers will be looked into and necessary measures will be taken to streamline the system," the statement read.

The SCBA said that the CJI also assured that the oral mentioning is already available in all courts and in case any lawyer needs to mention any matter before any Bench, they may contact the court master in the morning. -- PTI

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