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+metatag-keywords=(court video conferencing, court vc, virtual court hearing, vc court rti)
+metatag-description=(Court VC for hearings, evidence, summons. SC + HC + District. Approved by Supreme Court 2020.)
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+====== Court video conferencing (VC) — process + RTI (2026 guide) ======
+{{ :social:auto:ecourts-video-conferencing-court.png?direct&1200 }}
+<WRAP info>
+**Quick answer:** Video Conferencing (VC) at court allows remote appearance for hearings, evidence, witness examination. Approved by SC in *Salem Advocate Bar v %%UoI%%* (2005) + COVID-era rules (2020).
+</WRAP>
+===== Key facts =====
+  * VC approved for hearings, evidence, witness examination
+  * SC + HC + District + Subordinate courts
+  * VC rooms in district courts, prisons, hospitals (vulnerable witnesses)
+  * Court certifies VC equipment + bandwidth
+  * Application via court counter or e-Filing
+  * RTI for VC equipment + slot availability
+===== Step-by-step =====
+  - **Apply at court counter** — Form mentioning VC need + reason.
+  - **Court approves VC slot** — Date + time + venue.
+  - **Advocate + party at VC venue** — On scheduled date.
+  - **Hearing conducted via VC** — Court records + judge sees both ends.
+  - **Order signed at court** — VC equivalent to physical hearing.
+  - **RTI for VC schedule + complaints** — Court PIO.
+===== Common issues =====
+  * VC slot denied — court discretion; RTI for criteria.
+  * Equipment failure — adjournment; court reschedules.
+  * Bandwidth issues — RTI for infrastructure status.
+  * Witness rejection on VC — rare; court justifies.
+===== If stuck — file an RTI =====
+Court records are split: judicial records (case file, orders) follow CPC rules + court counter; administrative records (vacancy, infrastructure, listing logic, judges' assets) are disclosable via RTI to the court PIO.
+<code>
+. Status of my case no. _____ as on date.
+. Reasons for delay / non-listing in past 30 days.
+. Number of similar cases pending + disposed in past 12 months.
+. Procedure to seek certified copy / file inspection.
+. Name + designation of court PIO + appellate authority.
+</code>
+**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:rti-for-court-case-delay|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Free? ====
+Yes — court facility. Witness travel reimbursed if at remote VC venue.
+==== Witness examination via VC valid? ====
+Yes per *Salem Advocate Bar* (SC 2005) + amendments to %%CrPC%%.
+==== Can opposing party object? ====
+Yes — court decides on objection.
+==== VC denial — appeal? ====
+Higher court via writ petition.
+===== Summary + next step =====
+<WRAP center round tip 90%>
+**Bottom line:** Video Conferencing (VC) at court allows remote appearance for hearings, evidence, witness examination. Approved by SC in *Salem Advocate Bar v %%UoI%%* (2005) + COVID-era rules (2020).
+  * **AI RTI Drafter:** [[:rti-for-court-case-delay|Auto-fill PIO + your case]]
+  * **Browse all eCourts guides:** [[:ecourts:start|eCourts index]]
+  * **Helplines + grievance:** [[:helplines:start|32 helplines]]
+</WRAP>
+===== Related =====
+  * [[:ecourts:start|All eCourts + judicial guides]]
+  * [[:helplines:start|Helplines]]
+  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
+//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
+{{tag>ecourts video-conferencing-court judicial citizen-services}}

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