Activists Challenge Supreme Court Ban on Sharing Livestreamed Court Proceedings

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Two activists, Anjali Bhardwaj and Amrita Johri, have challenged a Supreme Court interim order that prohibits sharing livestreamed court proceedings on social media without prior permission. They argue this restriction undermines the constitutional principle of open justice under Article 21, limiting public access and transparency. The activists propose authorized live streams and clear guidelines to prevent misuse while maintaining openness. The court is set to consider their application on July 31 before a Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant.