Supreme Court of India · 2018-09-26
SWAPNIL TRIPATHI vs SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2017/40426
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SWAPNIL TRIPATHI
- Respondent
- SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR
- Bench
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.M. KHANWILKAR, HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court recognized the need for live streaming of constitutional proceedings to enhance public access and transparency, citing Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that public trials are essential for the fair administration of justice and public confidence, referencing the nine-Judge Bench decision in Naresh Shridhar Mirajkar v. State of Maharashtra. The Court held that guidelines should be framed for determining exceptional cases suitable for live streaming, thereby affirming the public's right to access judicial proceedings.