MP High Court Seeks State’s Reply on Live Streaming of Legislative Assembly Proceedings

The Madhya Pradesh High Court's issued a notice to the state government in response to a PIL seeking live-streaming of the state's Legislative Assembly proceedings.

The petitioners argue that the implementation of live streaming for Legislative Assembly sessions to enhance transparency and uphold citizens' right to know under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.

They highlighted that despite a ₹21 crore central grant under the National eVidhan Application (NeVA), the state has not initiated live broadcasts.

The Court has directed the government to respond within four weeks.