Permission to conman to sport watch challenged

Court urges Bar to sensitise advocates

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ New Delhi

THE Delhi High Court has raised concerns over the lack of professionalism in virtual court hearings after an advocate attempted to represent clients while standing in a park. A bench of Justice Girish Kathpalia observed that while video-conferencing was introduced to ease the burden on lawyers juggling multiple cases across the city, courtroom decorum must still be maintained. The court noted that despite repeated reminders in the daily cause list, several lawyers continue to neglect proper protocol. "Hybrid courts are still courts. Connectivity issues often render counsel inaudible, videos remain switched off, and despite clear directions circulated daily, decorum is not upheld," the court remarked. The situation escalated when