[COVID-19] Advocates cannot be asked to appear physically before court: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has ruled that in view of the High Court advisories, an advocate cannot be asked to appear physically before court amid COVID-19 pandemic. (VM Singh vs Madan Lal)

However, in case of non-appearance through virtual mode even after being intimated, the court concerned will be free to proceed in accordance with the law, it is added.