Xxxx v. State of Delhi NCT
Case brief
What is this about?
Rape survivor victim; bailable warrants for non-appearance recalled by Delhi High Court; cross-examination of protected victim via video-conferencing; Electronic Evidence and Video Conferencing Rules, 2025; witness residing in Jharkhand, far-flung area 300 Km from Ranchi; Godda district DSLA video-conference facility; State obligation to arrange travel and IO to book tickets in advance; reasons required if physical appearance compelled; conclude cross-examination without delay; CRL.M.C. 1574/2025; Manoj Jain, Judge; decision 19.02.2026; petition disposed; Trial Court date 02.03.2026.
What did the court decide?
Recall of the order dated 13.02.2025 issuing bailable warrants; Trial Court requested to consider examining the victim through video-conferencing; if physical appearance is held imperative, reasons to be recorded and State/IO to arrange her travel to Delhi; cross-examination to be concluded without delay.