Delhi High Court Pioneers Global Legal Proceedings: Witnesses in the US to Testify via Video Conferencing in Commercial Suit
In a significant ruling by the Delhi High Court on 15th February, 2024, Justice Sanjeev Narula granted approval for the use of video conferencing in the case of Phillips 66 Company vs. Raaj Unocal Lubricants Limited under CS(COMM) 281/2022. The decision allows for the remote recording of statements from overseas witnesses, setting a precedent in intellectual property matters. Background: The plaintiff, Phillips 66 Company, had sought directions for the appointment…