Supreme Court Curbs Unauthorized Monetization of Judicial Proceedings
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The Supreme Court has issued strict directives to prevent the unauthorized slicing, mislabeling, and monetization of live-streamed court hearings on social media platforms to protect the sanctity of the judicial process.
In the case of Harshita Grover v. Union of India & Ors., the Supreme Court has taken a decisive stand against the growing trend of 'viral justice.' With the advent of live-streaming, court proceedings have become more accessible to the public, fostering transparency. However, this openness has been exploited by social media entities that slice, edit, and mislabel judicial clips to create sensationalized content for monetization.
The Court expressed deep concern over this practice, noting that such activities undermine the dignity and sanctity of the judicial process. By stripping legal arguments of their context, these viral clips often lead to public misinformation and can unfairly influence public perception of ongoing cases. The Court’s directive aims to strike a balance between the constitutional right to open courts and the necessity of maintaining the decorum of the judiciary.
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