Supreme Court Bans Social Media Sharing of Judicial Proceedings: Key Implications for UPSC Aspirants

Order dated 24.07.2026 of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Harshita Grover Vs Union Of India and others(W — labelled illustration

Supreme Court Bans Social Media Sharing of Judicial Proceedings: Key Implications for UPSC Aspirants

✎ SC bans judicial recordings to uphold court decorum and prevent misuse.

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Practice Questions

Q1. What is the primary directive issued by the Supreme Court of India in the case of Harshita Grover Vs Union Of India (WP Civil No. 751 of 2026)?

  1. Prohibiting the use of social media by judges during court proceedings
  2. Mandating live streaming of all judicial proceedings on digital platforms
  3. Prohibiting the uploading, sharing, or dissemination of audio or video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media or any other digital platform
  4. Allowing unrestricted recording and sharing of judicial proceedings by the public
Answer

Prohibiting the uploading, sharing, or dissemination of audio or video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media or any other digital platform — The Supreme Court’s order dated 24.07.2026 in the case of Harshita Grover Vs Union Of India explicitly prohibits the uploading, sharing, or dissemination of audio or video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media or any other digital platform to maintain the sanctity and confidentiality of court proceedings.

Q2. Which of the following actions is prohibited by the Supreme Court’s order in the matter of Harshita Grover Vs Union Of India?

  1. Publishing written judgments on official court websites
  2. Conducting virtual hearings via digital platforms
  3. Sharing audio or video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media
  4. Using digital platforms for official court communications
Answer

Sharing audio or video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media — The Supreme Court’s order specifically prohibits the sharing or dissemination of audio or video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media or any other digital platform, as stated in the case of Harshita Grover Vs Union Of India.


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