Is it legal to record court proceedings without permission in India?

Is it legal to record court proceedings without permission in India?

Recording court proceedings without the court’s permission is not legal in India.

The Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings provide for official authorised recording only; they do not permit unauthorised recording by litigants or the public.

Unauthorized recording is prohibited and can amount to contempt or breach of court decorum. Courts across India routinely refuse permission for private recording and such clips are not accepted as evidence. 

In short, one cannot legally record or share court proceedings without explicit court authorisation.

3 months ago

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