THE BAR ASSOCIATIONS IN DELHI have strongly opposed a notification issued by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi designating video conferencing rooms in police stations as places for recording evidence.
The notification, issued on August 13, has drawn sharp criticism from the Supreme Court Bar Association (‘SCBA’), the Delhi High Court Bar Association (‘DHCBA’), and the Coordination Committee of All District Court Bar Associations, who have called it a compromise of the judicial process.
The SCBA, in its statement, has termed the notification arbitrary, unlawful, and contrary to natural justice.
“The measure not only undermines the sanctity of the judicial process but also compromises it,” it stated.
It further added: “Such a notification gravely affects the independence of the judiciary and the fair administration of justice, besides being against the larger public interest.”
The DHCBA, in its resolution, has demanded the withdrawal of the notification, arguing that it violates the basic tenets of justice and the principle of a fair trial.
The Coordination Committee of All District Court Bar Associations in Delhi resolved to observe a two-day strike on August 22 and 23 to protest the notification.
