What did the Madhya Pradesh High Court order regarding court proceedings?

The court ordered the removal of 102 social media links misusing live-streamed court proceedings and gave platforms 48 hours to comply.

Why are edited court hearing clips problematic?

Edited clips can sensationalize judicial remarks, distort proceedings, and erode the dignity of the court.

When will the Jabalpur High Court hear the case again?

The case concerning the misuse of court live streams is scheduled to be heard again on March 24.

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Jabalpur HC Cracks Down on Misused Live Court Streams

12 Jan

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Summary

Court ordered removal of 102 links misusing live proceedings.
Platforms have 48 hours to remove sensationalized court clips.
The court aims to protect judicial dignity from distorted excerpts.

Jabalpur HC Cracks Down on Misused Live Court Streams

The Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a significant directive on Monday, mandating the removal of 102 social media links that had misused live-streamed court proceedings. Platforms like YouTube and Instagram have been granted a strict 48-hour deadline to take down clips circulating as memes, reels, and sensationalized videos.

This action follows a petition highlighting how edited excerpts from open court hearings were selectively circulated, distorting judicial proceedings and eroding institutional dignity. Petitioners argued that such sensationalized content, often featuring judges' remarks and courtroom exchanges, amounts to contempt of court. The court previously requested Meta to identify objectionable content, and acting on that, petitioners submitted a list of 102 URLs.

The division bench, comprising Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf, stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of judicial processes. The case is scheduled for further hearing on March 24, with discussions expected regarding a potential move to a more secure, Webex-based system for hearings.