The Andhra Pradesh High Court has rejected a US-based man's request to participate in reconciliation proceedings via virtual platforms like Zoom, citing the necessity of in-person attendance until reconciliation efforts fail. This ruling aligns with the Supreme Court's mandate that video conferencing in matrimonial matters is only allowed post-failure of reconciliation attempts.

• 01The court ruled that virtual reconciliation is only allowed after reconciliation efforts have failed.
• 02The husband, residing in Texas, USA, sought to use video conferencing due to travel constraints.
• 03The trial court had previously dismissed his request for virtual participation.
• 04The High Court emphasized that its rules cannot conflict with statutory laws or Supreme Court decisions.
• 05The ruling reinforces the requirement for in-person attendance in matrimonial reconciliation until efforts are deemed unsuccessful.

This ruling affects individuals involved in matrimonial disputes, particularly those residing abroad, as it enforces the necessity of personal attendance for reconciliation efforts.