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2020 ] DEPARTMENTAL CLARIFICATIONS T91

2. The parties should join the link thirty minutes before the scheduled
time for sound check and for meeting other technical aspects. This will ensure
that in the event of any technical issues, another matter may be taken up and
time is not wasted.
3. The parties are required to secure well in advance the device
(desktop/laptop/i pad) connected to UPS or with sufficient battery charge along
with web camera, microphone and speakers. Formal sitting arrangements as in
an office environment with zero disturbance, adequate lighting and proper
acoustics may be ensured in advance.
4. The link sent to the party is unique and they shall not share or
forward the link to any other device, nor shall they enable others to join the
hearing through video conferencing.
5. The efficiency of e-hearing will depend on the quality of video
streaming, both image and sound transmission. If the video streaming is not
functioning for any reason, a telephone line maybe kept as a backup for
uninterrupted hearing.
6. As the proceedings are prone to editing and possible misuse, no
party is allowed to record the proceedings and posting of any comment on the
social media is strictly prohibited.
7. The dress code during the e-hearing are as follows :
(a) For the Counsel
Male : Plain white shirt with a plain white neck band
and black or white pant.
Female : White salwar-kameez/white saree with a plain
white neck band.
(b) For the Authorized Representatives
Male : Plain white shirt with black tie and black or white
pant.
Female : White salwar-kameez/white saree.
VII. Standard Operating Procedure to join e-hearing on Jitsi meet platform
1. The parties will receive an invitation link for hearing from the
Registry to the given mobile number/e-mail id.
2. The party concerned may click on the link provided in the mail,
upon which a window will open. You will be required to enter the password
which will be provided by separate mail one hour before the start of the meeting.
3. The party then enters the ‘Jitsi Meet’ room. The party is required to
write his/her name with designation in the profile box which will appear after
clicking on the three vertical dots found at the right side bottom corner and the
name of the Appellant or the Respondent, as the case may be, and the
Appeal/Application/Cross Objection number(s) in the chat box at left bottom
corner.
4. After joining e-Hearing Room the Appellant, either in person or
represented by the Advocate/Consultant/Authorized Representative and the
Respondent may wait for further instructions by the Bench.

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