New Delhi, 3/1: The Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down Standard Operating Procedure for personal appearance of government officials by the courts, saying that it is impermissible to summon government officials by the High Courts to exert pressure on the government under the threat of contempt.
A bench of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said courts must seek personal appearance through video conferencing or rely upon affidavits.