After judge's controversial remarks, K'taka HC rules on live-streaming tightenedNK

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: The Karnataka High Court has introduced strict guidelines for live-streaming of judicial proceedings to prevent unauthorised sharing of clips on social media platforms. The incident stems from remarks made by a single judge recently. These comments, made during a live-NAMEstreamed hearing, sparked widespread criticism after video clips went viral.
To address this, the High Court has issued a note titled, “Prohibitions and Restrictions on Usage of the Recording or Live Stream,” which is now displayed at the beginning of live-streamed sessions. The note prohibits any unauthorised recording, sharing, or dissemination of live-streamed proceedings and archival data, including on social media and messaging platforms. Only authorised individuals or entities are permitted to handle such recordings.

The court also warned that anyone found violating these rules would face legal consequences under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and contempt of court laws. Further, the note underscores the court's exclusive copyright over its recordings and mandates that the use of authorised recordings allowed for news, educational, and training purposes must not be edited or repurposed for commercial use.