SC prohibits unauthorized recording, monetisation of court videos on social media, citing 'trivializing' justice.
The Supreme Court prohibited the extraction, editing, dissemination, reposting, uploading, and monetization of audio and video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media and other digital platforms without prior permission. This interim order was issued in response to a PIL alleging that misuse of livestreamed court proceedings was "trivializing" the administration of justice and undermining its sanctity. While livestreaming aims for transparency, the court noted the absence of adequate safeguards led to courtroom exchanges being taken out of context for "sensationalism" and "commercial gain." The embargo, however, does not extend to news reporting.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has banned unauthorized extraction, editing, and monetization of court video recordings on social media.
- The decision aims to prevent the "trivializing" of justice and maintain the sanctity of judicial proceedings.
- The court noted that livestreamed content was being taken out of context for sensationalism and commercial gain.
- Permission from the Secretary General of the Supreme Court or Registrar General of High Courts is now required for such activities.
- The prohibition does not apply to legitimate news reporting of court proceedings.
Exam Facts
- The Supreme Court Bench comprised Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana.
- The PIL was filed by journalist Harshita Grover.
- The order gives effect to the Supreme Court's 2022 'Model Rules for Live Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings'.
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