5.11.4 a person for reading of documents in case the person to be examined is visually challenged.
27. In Rule 6 of the Principal Rules, insert the words after the words Video Conferencing “and other modes of audio-visual electronic communication:”
28. Existing rule 6.1 be substituted as “Any party to the proceeding, including a Public Prosecutor or a witness, save and except where the proceedings are initiated at the instance of the Court, may make a request for video conferencing in the form prescribed in Schedule - II to these rules”.
29. Insert clauses (6.1.1) & (6.1.2) after sub-rule (6.1) of Rule 6 of the Principal Rules as follows:
6.1.1 In civil cases, the court may, at its discretion or on request of any of the parties, initiate process for hearing of any case through video conferencing and other modes of audiovisual electronic communication.
6.1.2 An advocate may appear from Advocate’s remote point for making submissions or for examination of witnesses.
30. In Rule 8 of the Principal Rules, insert the words after Examination of persons “and witnesses through video conferencing and other modes of audio-visual electronic communication.”
31. In sub-rule (8.8) of Rule 8 of the Principal Rules, insert the words “read over and explain the evidence recorded to the witness and” between the words “The Court shall” and “obtain the signature”