The e-committee of the Supreme Court recently released the Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings which is aimed at bringing greater transparency, inclusivity and access to justice”.
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The rules made it clear that matrimonial matters, including transfer petitions arising thereunder, cases concerning sexual offences, including proceedings instituted under Section 376 (rape) of Indian Penal Code, cases concerning gender-based violence against women among others will be excluded from live-streaming.
The e-Committee of the Supreme Court of India along with the Department of Justice, Government of India is working under the National Policy and Action Plan for implementation of Information and Communication Technology ICT in the Indian Judiciary.
Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud is the Supreme Court Judge and Chairperson of e-Committee.
The right of access to justice, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution encompasses the right to access live court proceedings.