The Indian government is pushing for video recording of court proceedings as part of reforms in the legal system. The reforms are aimed at enhancing transparency in functioning of the judiciary. Law Ministry made its recommendations unanimously in support of the reform. The Advisory Council of the National Committee for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms, chaired by Sibal, decided to seek the views of the higher judiciary as trial courts fall under High Courts and it cannot be implemented without their consent. Members of the Council discussed the case in other countries where the facility is available to record what the judges, witnesses and the prosecutors say during a court proceeding. The Advisory Council includes Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Attorney General G.E. Vahanvati, National Innovation Council chiefSam Pitroda and chairman of Parliamentary Committee on Law and PersonnelShantaram Naik. Advisory Council of the National Committee for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms:
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What: Government pushes for video recording of court proceedings When: November 11, 2013 Where: New Delhi Why: as part of legal reform, aimed at enhancing transparency in functioning of the judiciary. |
Tuesday 12 November 2013
Government pushes for video recording of court proceedings
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