SC Prohibits Social Media Use of Judicial Proceeding Recordings

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01 Sep SC Prohibits Social Media Use of Judicial Proceeding Recordings

Posted at 01 Sep 2026 in Current Affairs, Daily Current Affairs for UPSC, UPSC by
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✎ SC bans judicial recordings on social media to uphold court decorum and prevent misuse.

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Source: calcuttahighcourt.gov.in

Practice Questions

Q1. Which of the following best describes the recent order by the Supreme Court regarding audio-video recording of judicial proceedings?

  1. It completely bans all forms of audio-video recording of judicial proceedings.
  2. It permits audio-video recording but prohibits its use on social media platforms.
  3. It allows live streaming of judicial proceedings on official government channels only.
  4. It mandates that all judicial proceedings must be audio-video recorded for public record.
Answer

It permits audio-video recording but prohibits its use on social media platforms. — The Supreme Court’s order specifically prohibits the use of audio-video recording of judicial proceedings on social media, implying that recording itself might be permissible under certain conditions but not its dissemination on social media.

Q2. The Supreme Court’s order on audio-video recording of judicial proceedings primarily aims to address concerns related to:

  1. Ensuring transparency in judicial processes.
  2. Protecting the privacy and decorum of court proceedings.
  3. Facilitating easier access to justice for remote areas.
  4. Modernizing the Indian judicial system with new technologies.
Answer

Protecting the privacy and decorum of court proceedings. — The prohibition of using audio-video recordings on social media is primarily aimed at protecting the privacy of individuals involved in proceedings, maintaining the decorum of the court, and preventing potential misuse or misrepresentation of judicial proceedings.

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