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CPC Section 24 | Virtual Appearance and E-Filing Permitted in Family Proceedings to Ensure Access to Justice: MP HC Jabalpur
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|Madhya Pradesh High Court

CPC Section 24 | Virtual Appearance and E-Filing Permitted in Family Proceedings to Ensure Access to Justice: MP HC Jabalpur

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that parties in family disputes may appear and file documents electronically via video conferencing under CPC Section 24, removing geographic and mobility barriers to justice. This sets a binding precedent for Family Courts across the state to accommodate vulnerable litigants without compromising procedural integrity or confidentiality.