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Directly relates to judicial reforms, transparency in governance, public access to justice, the role of technology in the judiciary, and the balance between administrative efficiency and public information.
The Supreme Court of India has progressively moved towards live-streaming its proceedings, driven by the principle of open courts and the need to enhance transparency and public access to justice, often guided by specific rules and directives.
Purpose
Enhances transparency and public access to justice.
Governing Rules
Subject to specific rules and directives regarding what and how content is broadcast.
Restrictions
Rules bar unauthorized recording, reproduction, and monetization of court videos.
Judicial Discretion
Muting of audio for specific proceedings (e.g., oral mentionings) can occur based on judicial directives.
Static syllabus anchors
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conceptual area | Judicial Reforms |
| Conceptual area | Transparency and Accountability |
Institutions & roles
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| Supreme Court of India | Implements |
Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis
Prelims angle: Factual recall
With reference to Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements: 1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act ...
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accus...
With reference to Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements: 1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act ...
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accus...
Consider the following statements : 1. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per ...
With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to ...
Consider the following statements : 1. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per ...
With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to ...
Consider the following statements : 1. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per ...
Open questionWith reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to ...
Open questionConsider the following statements : 1. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per ...
Open questionWith reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to ...
Open questionWith reference to Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements: 1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act ...
Open questionWith reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accus...
Open questionWith reference to Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements: 1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act ...
Open questionWith reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accus...
Open questionLivestream audio muted in CJI’s court during oral mentioning as per directive
30 Jul 2026 · Live-streaming of court proceedings is a significant step towards judicial transparency, allowing public access to hearings, but is subject to specific rules and judicial discretion regarding what and how content is broadcast.
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Live-streaming of Court Proceedings
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Consider the following statements : 1. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per ...
With reference to Indian Judiciary, consider the following statements: 1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act ...
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accus...
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With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to ...
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Consider the following statements : 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. 2. The validi...
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