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SC: No live-streaming of cases argued by litigants in person
Supreme Court limits live-streaming in cases argued by litigants in person
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 17 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Key takeaways
- The Supreme Court of India declined to allow live-streaming of cases argued by litigants in person.
- The Supreme Court of India raised practical and procedural concerns about broadcasting such hearings in the same way as regular proceedings.
The Supreme Court of India declined to allow live-streaming of cases argued by litigants who represent themselves. The decision matters because it places a limit on courtroom transparency measures and shows that judicial modernization must still fit procedural safeguards and practical constraints.
What happened
The UPSC angle
GS2Essay
Supreme Court live-streaming and judicial transparency
UPSC may test the tension between open justice and the practical limits of broadcasting court proceedings. The issue links the Supreme Court of India, courtroom procedure, access to justice, and the broader debate on digital reform in the judiciary.
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