Disruption in Delhi High Court Proceedings Due to Obscene Content
How someone showed porn repeatedly during Delhi High Court proceedings
The Indian Express
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During a session on April 29, 2023, the Delhi High Court had to suspend its video conferencing after an unknown user repeatedly played pornographic content. The incident, which occurred in multiple courtrooms, raised concerns about the integrity of virtual court proceedings and prompted calls for immediate action under the Information Technology Act.
- 01Obscene content disrupted multiple court sessions in the Delhi High Court.
- 02Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya instructed administrative action to address the breach.
- 03The incident reflects ongoing security issues with virtual court systems.
- 04Similar incidents have occurred in other Indian High Courts, notably in Karnataka.
- 05Court proceedings are recorded and sharing content is strictly prohibited.
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On April 29, 2023, the Delhi High Court experienced a significant disruption when an unknown user accessed its video conferencing system and played pornographic content multiple times during proceedings. Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya noted the breach's seriousness and instructed the registrar general to take necessary actions. Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma highlighted that this incident affected several courtrooms, undermining the integrity of the judicial process. He requested immediate measures under Sections 69A and 79(3)(d) of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, to halt the dissemination of the content. Despite the court's efforts to secure the VC system by locking the meeting, the user continued to disrupt the proceedings. This incident is reminiscent of earlier breaches in the Karnataka High Court, where similar obscene content was played during hearings, leading to a suspension of video conferencing facilities. The Delhi High Court's rules prohibit recording of proceedings without permission, emphasizing the need for stringent security measures in virtual court systems.
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The incident raises concerns about the security and integrity of virtual court proceedings, which could affect public trust in the judicial system.
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