Law Relating to the Functioning of Virtual Courts in India offers an in-depth study of the transformation of the Indian judicial system through digital technology. The book examines the evolution, statutory backing, judicial directions, and practical implementation of virtual court mechanisms, especially post-pandemic. It explores how technology enables remote hearings, digital evidence submission, e-filing, and efficient case management, while also addressing the legal, procedural, and constitutional questions surrounding virtual adjudication. Written by Dr. N. Venkateshwarlu, this work serves as a comprehensive academic and practical guide to the digital shift in Indian justice delivery.
Key Features
- Detailed analysis of statutory provisions, rules, and judicial pronouncements governing virtual courts in India.
- Covers technology-enabled processes such as video hearings, e-filing, e-payment, and digital documentation.
- Discusses challenges related to access to justice, digital divide, privacy, cybersecurity, and evidentiary standards.
- Offers comparative insights into virtual courts in other jurisdictions to contextualize India's progress.
- Presents practical procedural guidance useful for judges, lawyers, and court staff dealing with digital court platforms.
- Includes contemporary developments, reforms, and policy initiatives advancing digital justice.
This book is intended for law students, judicial service aspirants, legal practitioners, academicians, and researchers studying digital transformation in the justice system. Advocates appearing before virtual courts, judicial officers adapting to digital proceedings, and policymakers involved in e-governance and judicial reforms will find it especially useful.