Video Conferencing For Statements

Given that health issues are preventing physical attendance, you may be eligible to give your statement via video conferencing under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Would you like more details on the process of requesting video conferencing for your statement?

To request video conferencing for your statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) due to health issues, you will need to:
*. Submit a Medical Certificate: Get a certified document from a registered medical practitioner indicating your health condition.
*. Formal Application: Write a formal application to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) explaining your situation and requesting video conferencing.
*. Approval: Await approval from the ED; they may also verify your health condition.
Would you like assistance with drafting the formal application?

Sure, I can help with that. Here's a basic draft for your formal application:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Postal Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
Date: [Insert Date]
To,
The Director,
Enforcement Directorate,
[ED Office Address]
Subject: Request for Video Conferencing for Statement Recording under PMLA
Respected Sir/Madam,
I, [Your Name], am currently under medical treatment for [briefly describe your health condition]. Due to my health issues, I am unable to attend in person to give my statement.
Attached is a certified medical certificate from my treating doctor, Dr. [Doctor's Name], indicating my current health condition and advising against travel.
In light of this, I kindly request to provide my statement via video conferencing under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). I assure you of my full cooperation and am available at your earliest convenience for the same.
Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Would you like more details on any specificaspect of this process?

Courts in India, including those in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, have allowed statements to be recorded via video conferencing in various cases, especially under circumstances like health issues preventing physical attendance. Notable instances include:
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) cases.
- Criminal trials where the witness is in a different location.
- Civil cases requiring statements from parties or witnesses unable to travel.
Would you like to know about any specific legal provisions or precedents related to this?

In civil cases, Indian courts have permitted statement recording via video conferencing under certain circumstances, such as health issues, travel restrictions, or security concerns. Relevant legal provisions include:
- Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, *, which deals with electronic records.
- Various High Court rulings supporting the use of technology in judicial processes.
Would you like to know more about the specific procedure or legal precedents for civil cases?

In civil cases, Indian courts have allowed statements to be recorded via video conferencing under various circumstances. Here are some notable cases:
*. State of Maharashtra v. Dr. Praful B. Desai (*)
- Supreme Court held that recording evidence via video conferencing is permissible.
*. Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation v. NRI Film Production Associates (*)
- Karnataka High Court approved video conferencing for recording witness statements.
*. K. Anand v. State of Karnataka (*)
- Karnataka High Court allowed video conferencing for deposition due to health issues.
Would you like more details on any of these cases?