Aura & Company, India's Premier & 1st eLaw Firm (The Auraleague) welcome the recent Delhi High Court judgment that recognizes service of legal documents via WhatsApp and email as valid when specified in agreements. This progressive decision paves the way for reducing unnecessary delays and pendency in legal proceedings. By leveraging modern communication tools, we can now ensure timely and efficient service of notices, streamlining judicial processes and addressing unwarranted service issues. This is a step forward in our commitment to enhance the legal framework and keep pace with the digital era. Let's embrace this change for swifter, more effective justice.
Advocate Supreme Court of India | Senior Panel Counsel Govt of India | Addl. Advocate General Rajasthan | Managing Partner Aura & Company India s Premier & 1st eLaw Firm | Senior Panel Counsel Govt of MP
**Landmark Delhi High Court Ruling: WhatsApp and Email are Official Avenues for Legal Notifications** #legal #update by Aura & Company, India's Premier & 1st eLaw Firm (The Auraleague) In a recent ruling, the Single Bench of Justice Prateek Jalan at the Delhi High Court has affirmed that service of legal documents via WhatsApp and email—when these contact details are specified in the underlying agreement—constitutes a valid method of service. This decision underscores the acceptance of modern communication technologies in judicial processes, reflecting an adaptation to the digital age. The court's acknowledgment of these platforms as legitimate tools for legal notifications marks a significant shift, enhancing the efficiency and reach of legal services.
