Karnataka HC Allows US Green Card Holder to Depose via Video in Late Husband’s Will Case

The Karnataka High Court has relaxed its virtual hearing guidelines to allow a 71-year-old US green card holder to record her evidence via videoconference from her home in the United States. The ruling bypasses the usual requirement of visiting an Indian Embassy for such proceedings.

The petitioner is seeking probate of her late husband's will, an uncontested matter that has faced procedural delays for over a year. The court's decision aims to fast-track the case by permitting remote testimony.

The high court's order noted the senior citizen's age and residence abroad as factors in granting the exemption from in-person deposition at an embassy. The evidence will be recorded under supervision to ensure authenticity.

The case highlights the judiciary's flexibility in adapting procedures to accommodate litigants facing logistical challenges, particularly in uncontested probate matters where no opposition exists.