Lambasting Maharashtra Government for its apathy towards introducing video conference facility in courts and jails, the Bombay High Court said the state and police can save at least Rs 15 lakh every day by not producing accused physically in cases which come up for hearing.The bench while hearing a PIL alleging lack of policemen to escort prisoners from jails to courts said it is unfortunate that we have to give directions in public interest litigations such as this and only then the government does it. The court said it finds that judiciary is the last priority for the Government for any request made for providing infrastructure.Additional Public Prosecutor informed that the process of providing this facility was on.The Women and Child welfare department was also considering to provide video conference link in juvenile courts.
News On AIR | July 11, 2014 9:40 AM
Video conferencing facility in courts, jails can save lakhs: B'bay HC