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Supreme Court bars sharing of court hearing videos without prior permission
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The Supreme Court on July 25 prohibited the unauthorised sharing of audio or video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media. The interim order applies to extraction, editing, dissemination, or monetisation without prior court…
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Supreme Court bars sharing of court hearing videos without prior permission
The Supreme Court on July 25 passed an interim order prohibiting the unauthorised sharing of audio or video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media and other digital platforms. The Bench, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, observed that courts cannot be treated as 24x7 entertainment channels. The order bars extraction, editing, dissemination, reposting, uploading, or monetisation of such recordings without prior permission from the concerned court. The decision aims to safeguard the integrity of judicial proceedings.
Supreme Court Bans Posting of Audio-Video Recordings of Court Proceedings Without Prior Permission
The Supreme Court has banned the posting or uploading of audio and video recordings of court proceedings without the prior permission of the concerned court. The order has no effect on news reporting of court proceedings and should not be taken as a gag order.
Top Court Bars Posting Proceedings On Social Media
The Supreme Court has issued an order barring the posting of court proceedings on social media. The court stated that it is 'not an entertainment channel' and that live streaming of court hearings can compromise the dignity of the court. The order comes after a recent surge in live streaming of court hearings. The court has directed all social media platforms to remove any live streaming of court proceedings. The order is aimed at maintaining the dignity and decorum of the court.
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