Archive · 23 Jul 2025
SC Asks Woman to Argue Case in Person, Offers Support
A woman is arguing a case in the Supreme Court, but she wants to do it over video call.
The judges want her to come to court in person, and even offered to pay for her trip and a free lawyer.
However, the woman said she couldn't because of her family and job.
The court wants her to decide if she will attend in person or continue with the case virtually.
The Supreme Court urged a woman litigant to appear in person, but she insisted on a virtual hearing.
The court offered to cover travel expenses and provide free legal aid, which she declined.
The woman cited personal and work commitments as reasons for preferring a virtual appearance.
The case is related to the Lalita Kumari judgment, and the court pointed out previous rulings.
The court asked her to reconsider and make up her mind before the hearing ended.
- Who
- A woman litigant and the Supreme Court Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta, and Ujjal Bhuyan.
- What
- The Supreme Court is asking a woman litigant to appear in person to argue her case.
- When
- July 23, 2025
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- The court wants the woman to appear in person to hear her submissions.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Justices
- Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta, Ujjal Bhuyan
- Issue
- Woman's insistence on virtual hearing
- Offer
- Travel expenses and free legal aid
- Related Judgment
- Lalita Kumari