Email Assistance*: Victims can send an email to the Secretary of the Legal Service Authority with case details and request that the property be couriered to them in its current condition. – *Verification Process*: The Secretary will inform the investigating officer, who will verify the victim’s identity through a phone call and a short video confirmation. – *Courier Service*: Once verified, the property will be couriered to the victim’s address under the Secretary’s supervision. The court aims to reduce the burden on citizens and the judicial system, as many people don’t claim their stolen phones due to the hassle and cost involved. The funds for courier expenses will be provided by the Legal Services Authority and can be reimbursed by the State of Tamil Nadu. [04/12, 09:06] Meta AI: *Madras High Court* – *Judge:* Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy – *Case:* Suo Motu vs. State of Tamil Nadu & Others – *Counsel:*
[04/12, 09:05] Meta AI: The Madras High Court has come up with a convenient solution for people who have lost their phones or similar items. To avoid the hassle of physically approaching the court, the court has suggested that the Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority provide assistance through email and courier services. ¹ ² ³
Here’s how it works:
– *Email Assistance*: Victims can send an email to the Secretary of the Legal Service Authority with case details and request that the property be couriered to them in its current condition.
– *Verification Process*: The Secretary will inform the investigating officer, who will verify the victim’s identity through a phone call and a short video confirmation.
– *Courier Service*: Once verified, the property will be couriered to the victim’s address under the Secretary’s supervision.
The court aims to reduce the burden on citizens and the judicial system, as many people don’t claim their stolen phones due to the hassle and cost involved. The funds for courier expenses will be provided by the Legal Services Authority and can be reimbursed by the State of Tamil Nadu.
[04/12, 09:06] Meta AI: *Madras High Court*
– *Judge:* Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy
– *Case:* Suo Motu vs. State of Tamil Nadu & Others
– *Counsel:*
– Mr. S. Sugendran, Additional Public Prosecutor
– Mr. K.S. Mohandas, Public Prosecutor (Puducherry)
– Mr. Rajesh Vivekanandan, Deputy Solicitor General of India
– Mr. M. Guruprasad, Amicus Curiae
– Mr. P. Sidharthan, Special Public Prosecutor
– Mr. S. Vinoth Kumar, Government Advocate
– *Court Observation:*
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority to provide assistance to victims of phone theft or loss, allowing them to claim their property through email and courier services, reducing the need for physical court appearances. ¹ ² ³
