Live-streaming of judicial proceedings will increase people's faith and accountability to the institution. At the same time, the judges must be prepared for debate and criticism relating to their approach, observations, views, attitude, etc not only by the legal experts and academicians but also by novice, amateurish and biased viewers and critics.
- Govind Mathur, Former Chief Justice of Allahabad HC.
27 Sep marked the beginning towards this historic move as it enabled people from every nook and corner to view on their screens, the ongoing proceedings of the top court. Around eight lakh viewers were tuned into the first-ever live session to watch the live proceedings that were going on before the three constitutional benches.
* The general public, on the first day, witnessed a bench headed by the CJI UU Lalit, reserving verdict on the pleas challenging the 10% reservation for the economic weaker sections (EWS) in admissions and jobs.
* The five-judge bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud allowed the ECI to go ahead with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's plea to be recognised as the "real Shiv Sena" and claim the party's symbol "bow and arrow.
* The bench headed by the third senior most SC Judge, Justice SK Kaul, hearing pleas on the validity of the All India Bar Exam.
Is this move a game changer?
Yes, if executed with absolute maturity and perfection, it would be a game changer says a legal expert.
- Adapted from the article by Shruti Kakkar in the NIE.
My take
Definitely a game changer and a step in the right direction. Will make the judiciary transparent and accountable.
Tailpiece.
Got up at a quarter past 6, the chores and was ready by 10.
Selvam comes by and the backlog of clothes were pressed.
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