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CJI flags ‘malicious’ misuse of live-streamed court clips
Chief Justice Surya Kant has warned about the misuse of live-streamed court proceedings on social media, saying his oral remarks were misquoted with 'malicious intent'. In a DD News interview aired on…
The Story in Brief
Chief Justice Surya Kant has warned about the misuse of live-streamed court proceedings on social media, saying his oral remarks were misquoted with 'malicious intent'. In a DD News interview aired on August 13, he pointed to the controversy over his May 15 reference to 'cockroaches' while discussing fake law degrees, which spawned an online group that led student protests. The CJI urged media and citizens to act responsibly to maintain social harmony.
The Supreme Court's July 24 interim order bars unauthorised recording, reposting and commercial use of court video clips. The CJI said transparency must not lead to commercial exploitation. Activists have sought modification of the order, arguing open access ensures judicial accountability.
The Indian Opinion
The CJI's critics see the July 24 order as a curb on transparency, but the 'cockroach' episode shows how a stray oral remark can be weaponised to whip up protest. Both sides have a point: clipping judges' words for clicks is bad faith, but shutting down all sharing risks throwing out the baby with the bathwater. The test will be the protocol the court frames for archive access, will it let citizens hold judges accountable without letting mischief-makers run wild?
Source: thehindu.com
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