Haryana HC allowed a petition under Article 226 seeking production of an accused via video conferencing due to threats to life, permitting physical appearance only if necessary for identification.
Petitioner allowed to be produced before the Court through video conferencing; physical presence required only for identification.
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2023:PHHC:102504
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
205-2 CRWP-544-2023
Date of Decision: 07.08.2023
Sanjeet @ Shak� ......... Pe��oner
Versus
State of Haryana and others ......... Respondents
CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANOOP CHITKARA
Present:Mr. Sandeep Kotla, Advocate for the pe��oner.
Mr. Manish Bansal, Sr. D.A.G, Haryana.
ANOOP CHITKARA, J. (ORAL)
The present pe��on has been filed under Ar�cle 226 of the Cons�tu�on of India for issuance of a writ in the nature of Mandamus direc�ng respondents No. 1 to 4 to ensure the safety and security while producing the pe��oner before Courts or joining him any other proceedings.
JYOTI 2023.08.09 14:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.
CRWP-544-2023
2023:PHHC:102504
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stage if he is produced through video conferencing, the prayer is allowed. Wherever possible the pe��oner shall be produced before the Court through video conferencing. However, it is clarified that when for the purpose of iden�fica�on, if he is required or the concerned Judge feels that his personal appearance is required, in that eventuality, he be produced physically. State shall ensure that no harm is caused to pe��oner’s life.
(ANOOP CHITKARA) JUDGE
07.08.2023
Jyo�-II
Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No
Whether Reportable Yes/No
JYOTI 2023.08.09 14:20 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this order/judgment.
2 issues framed by the court
Whether a non-bailable offender can be produced before the court through video conferencing to ensure safety from threats.
Whether the petitioner can claim any prejudice for production through video conferencing.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Sanjeet @ Shak
State of Haryana
Anoop Chitkara
As recorded by the court registry
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