Supreme Court's Clarification on Reporting Judicial Proceedings
The Supreme Court has issued a clarification regarding its interim order that limits the sharing and uploading of audio and video clips of court hearings. This clarification aims to resolve the confusion surrounding the order's implications for media reportage.
Background of the Interim Order
- The initial order, dated July 24, restricted the posting and uploading of audio-video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media and other digital platforms without permission from court administration.
- A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant addressed the continued confusion regarding this order.
Clarification Issued by the Supreme Court
- The restriction is specifically on the use of audio-video recordings in news reports.
- There is no blanket ban on the reporting of court proceedings by recognized news outlets.
- News organizations can continue to inform the public about legal developments and judicial pronouncements.
- Media outlets must adhere to the restrictions in paragraph 10 of the July 24 order, which prohibits: Extraction, Modification, Dissemination, Monetization, Posting, reposting, and uploading of audio-video recordings on social media or digital platforms without prior permission.
Response and Further Actions
- The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and several social media platforms seeking their responses to a plea by journalist.
- Senior advocate highlighted the importance of the issues raised in the petition.
