Supreme Court says falsifying judge quotes in online court clips is criminal
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that falsely attributing statements to judges in court‑recorded videos posted online constitutes criminal conduct. A three‑judge bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, clarified that misrepresenting judges’ remarks as part of lawyers’ oral submissions is illegal. The decision follows earlier restrictions on uploading court footage without Supreme Court or High Court approval, underscoring the judiciary’s effort to curb misinformation and protect judicial integrity.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 0% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Right-leaning (1): Times of India
Sources
- Aggrieved party can seek deletion of court clips on socials: SC — Times of India (right-leaning)
- Falsely quoting judges in barred online court clips is criminal conduct, says Supreme Court — The Hindu (left-leaning)