Supreme Court Approves Virtual Petitions, No Live-Stream After Disruption Incident
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Why in news
The Supreme Court approved a protocol for virtual petitions and restricted live-streaming following a disruption incident by a petitioner.
Background
The Full Court of the Supreme Court approved the protocol to allow virtual appearances while banning live-streaming/recording to maintain decorum. The court also scheduled a Special Lok Adalat from August 21–23 to dispose of 9,177 cases as part of the Samadhan Samaroh.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe Full Court of the Supreme Court includes the Chief Justice of India and all other judges of the Supreme Court.
- FactThe Special Lok Adalat scheduled for August 21–23 aims to dispose of 9,177 cases.
- PostThe Chief Justice of India (CJI) presides over the Full Court proceedings.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of maintaining judicial decorum and the efficacy of virtual proceedings in ensuring the right to a fair trial in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Procedural Efficiency: Assessing the impact of virtual appearances on the speed of disposal versus the potential for technical inequities.
- Institutional Integrity: Addressing the lack of immediate punitive consequences for verbal abuse and disruption within the courtroom.
Keywords: Judicial Decorum · Virtual Judiciary · Right to Fair Trial · Case Pendency · Transparency vs Security
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