Delhi High Court Slaps ₹1 Lakh Costs on Advocate for Attending Hearing From a Moving Car

 

Delhi High Court Slaps ₹1 Lakh Costs on Advocate for Attending Hearing From a Moving Car

Published: 30 September 2026 | Category: Legal News, Delhi High Court



Virtual hearings have made court access easier, but the Delhi High Court has made it clear that convenience has limits. On 29 September, the Court imposed ₹1 lakh in costs on a counsel who appeared in a virtual hearing from a moving car. vividhbharathi

What Happened?

Advocate Nachiketa Goyal appeared in a virtual hearing from a moving car while representing the decree holders in enforcement proceedings. The order came in enforcement proceedings started by South Indian Bank and Union Bank of India against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). lexibalbarandbench

What Did the Court Say?

Justice Om Prakash Shukla held that the appearance affected courtroom decorum and went against the Delhi High Court's video-conferencing rules. The Court accepted that virtual hearings are useful, but said they must not disturb the conduct of proceedings. courtbook

The Bench also pointed to its heavy workload. It said it deals with more than 70 matters a day, so background noise and movement during a hearing disrupt the proceedings. It found no exceptional circumstances in this case and held that the counsel's conduct violated the rules. thestatesmanbarandbench

Which Rules Apply?

The Court referred to the Electronic Evidence and Video Conferencing Rules, 2025, which apply to the Delhi High Court. According to a report, these rules do not allow a lawyer to join proceedings from inside a moving vehicle without the court's permission. lawtrendetvbharat

Where Must the ₹1 Lakh Be Paid?

The costs are payable to the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee within one week, and proof of payment must also be filed within one week. lexibal

What Happens Next?

The matters were posted for further hearing on 15 October. vividhbharathi

Why This Matters for Lawyers and Litigants

  • Virtual hearings still need courtroom discipline. Lawyers are expected to join from a stable, quiet location.
  • Costs can follow a lapse. The order shows courts may penalise conduct that disrupts proceedings, even when the case itself is unrelated.
  • Permission matters. Under the reported position of the rules, joining from a vehicle needs the court's leave in exceptional situations.

FAQs

Why did the Delhi High Court impose ₹1 lakh costs on the advocate?
For joining a virtual hearing from a moving car, which the Court said disturbed proceedings and broke the video-conferencing rules.

Which judge passed the order?
Justice Om Prakash Shukla.

Can lawyers ever attend virtual hearings from a vehicle?
According to one report, only with the court's permission in exceptional circumstances. Check the rules or the order for the exact wording.

When is the next hearing?
15 October 2026.

Sources and References

  1. Bar & Bench: Delhi High Court slaps ₹1 lakh costs on advocate for attending hearing from moving car
  2. IANS via Vividh Bharathi: Delhi HC imposes Rs 1 lakh cost over lawyer's virtual appearance from moving car
  3. Law Trend: Lawyer appearing in virtual hearing from moving car violates court rules and decorum
  4. Lexibal: Delhi High Court imposes ₹1 lakh costs on advocate
  5. Courtbook: Delhi High Court imposes ₹1 lakh cost on counsel
  6. The Statesman: Too much convenience? Delhi HC fines lawyer Rs 1 lakh
  7. ETV Bharat: Delhi High Court fines advocate Rs 1 lakh

Disclaimer: This article is a news summary written in original words for information only and is not legal advice. For the exact wording, read the official order on the Delhi High Court website.

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