This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgement in the case of The State of Maharashtra vs Dr Praful B Desai, dated 1 April 2003. The core issue was whether evidence could be recorded via video conferencing in criminal trials, as per Section 273 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The judgement discusses the interpretation of 'presence' in legal proceedings and the applicability of modern technology in evidence recording. It is a crucial read for legal professionals, students, and anyone interested in the evolution of evidence law in India.