A 71-year-old woman travelled from Uttarakhand to Delhi thrice between November 2024 and July 2025 to face cross-examination in a case involving a deceased person’s will and property, but the questioning never took place. Ensuring that she will not have to make another journey for the purpose, the Delhi High Court has now allowed the senior citizen’s cross-examination through video conferencing, considering her age-related health problems and doctor’s advise to rest.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma was hearing an application seeking permission to cross-examine Krishna Sen, a key witness in the pending case, through video conferencing .…