Supreme Court Issues Interim Order Restricting Court Footage Circulation

Live‑streaming and virtual hearings have increased transparency in Indian courts, but footage is frequently snipped and reposted on social media, often stripped of context and repackaged for clicks. In response, the Supreme Court has issued an interim order that restricts the circulation of such footage. The order is intended to curb the practice of sharing edited clips that misrepresent proceedings. It may limit public access to court content, affect judicial accountability, and change how young people—who are accustomed to bite‑sized news—consume legal information. Enforcement will likely involve monitoring social media platforms and penalizing unauthorized reposts.