'This Is Not Permissible': Delhi High Court On Advocate Attending Virtual Hearing While 'Driving Car'

The Delhi High Court today expressed its reservation at a lawyer appearing before it virtually, while driving his car.

The development ensued in the Court of Justice Mukta Gupta while hearing the petition filed by former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain challenging the UAPA charges invoked against him in connection with the Delhi Riots larger conspiracy case.

As Hussain's counsel appeared before the Court while driving, the Bench was constrained to orally remark thus:

"This Court takes no exception if the counsels join from mobile phone or while sitting in the car. But you can't be driving the car and arguing the matter. At least this courtesy the counsel must extend."

The Judge added that while there are restrains in virtual courts because of lack of access to electronic devices and internet connectivity issues, however, such actions are not appropriate.

"This is not permitted, you cannot go to this extent. I understand the constrains of the places and all that. Everybody does not have all the instruments, but then, that doesn't mean that you will be driving and (appearing like this)."

Accordingly, the Court adjourned the hearing to another date.