The Rulings on the Plaintiff and Defendant Closing and Opening the Camera during Remote Litigation: “Jurisprudential Study”

Abstract

In recent years, the judicial system has witnessed significant developments, encompassing various procedures such as filing lawsuits, notifying parties, and the methods by which judges and litigants attend court sessions. This transformation has introduced new issues that were previously unknown, including the topic of this research: (The Rulings on the Plaintiff and Defendant Closing and Opening the Camera during Remote Litigation). The necessity to explore this issue has arisen, with the objective of understanding the legal rulings concerning the judge's judgment between the parties while their cameras are closed, and the implications of the judge's fairness when cameras are opened or closed. This study adopts an analytical inductive approach, leading to several key findings: - It is permissible for a judge to render a decision between the parties with their cameras closed, although it is preferable for the parties to keep their cameras open during litigation. - The judge is obliged to ensure equality between the parties regarding the opening and closing of cameras. - A judge cannot compel a woman to open her camera if she is veiled or if there are concerns regarding undue attention due to her beauty. Technical issues with the camera on one party's side justify a lack of equality in camera usage between them and their opponent.