Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 27 July 2026

SC Restricts Social Media Posting of Court Proceedings

Exam-focused facts from the 27 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Supreme Court of India passed an interim order on July 24, 2026, barring unauthorized posting of audio-video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media.
  • The order was issued by a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi, and V Mohana.
  • Prior permission from the Secretary General of the Supreme Court or Registrar General of the jurisdictional High Court is required for posting such recordings.
  • The order clarifies that news reporting of court proceedings is not affected.
  • The court issued notices to the Centre and social media platforms on a plea filed by journalist Harshita Grover.

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