Sunita Devi v. State of Uttar Pradesh
(2022) 121 ACC 387 : (2022) 155 ALR 919
In the High Court of Allahabad
Transfer Application (Crl) 282/2021
Before Justice V.D. Chauhan
Decided on August 02, 2022

Relevancy of the Case: Preference to video conferencing in judicial proceedings over transfer of cases

Statutes and Provisions Involved

• The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Section 125)

Relevant Facts of the Case

• The applicant had filed an application under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. However, when she visited the case, the husband and his family members physically assaulted her.
• There is an apprehension of danger to her life. Due to the financial crisis, she seeks a transfer of the case.

Opinion of the Bench

• The applicant should apply under Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts in the State of Uttar Pradesh, 2020, for video conferencing facilities in judicial proceedings.
• The induction of information technology will enhance judicial productivity. This will make the justice delivery system accessible, reliable, cost-effective, and transparent.

Final Decision

• The court rejected the transfer application.

Aparna Ajay, an undergraduate student at Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad, prepared this case summary during her internship with The Cyber Blog India in January/February 2023.