Trial Courts Cannot Refuse Video Conferencing Facility To Lawyers And Litigants: Madras High Court

Chennai, February 17, 2025: In a crucial ruling, the Madras High Court has emphasized the importance of video conferencing facilities and basic human rights for undertrial prisoners. The court directed that lawyers should not be denied the opportunity to appear via video conferencing in the Special Court for Bomb Blast Cases at Poonamallee. Additionally, the court highlighted that prisoners must be granted access to basic amenities and education, reaffirming the…