The Delhi High Court has taken action after a video of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s court appearance was posted on social media. The court issued notices to several parties, including Sunita Kejriwal, who is Arvind Kejriwal’s wife, as well as various social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube.
The video in question was recorded when Arvind Kejriwal was brought before the Rouse Avenue Court on March 28 while he was in police custody. This recording was shared on social media, which goes against the High Court of Delhi’s rules for video conferencing in courts.
Lawyer Vaibhav Singh filed a petition about this issue, arguing that the video should not have been made public. According to Singh, Arvind Kejriwal chose to address the court in person, and the video of this was posted online, violating court rules.
In response to the petition, the High Court directed Sunita Kejriwal and five other individuals to take down the posts. In addition, social media companies were instructed to remove any other posts or reposts of the video from that day.
The court issued an ex-parte interim order, meaning it was made without waiting for responses from the other parties involved. This interim order is temporary and will be in place until the court makes a final decision. The next hearing for this case is scheduled for July 9.
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The High Court of Delhi Rules for Video Conferencing for Courts, established in 2021, prohibit the recording and sharing of court proceedings on social media. This rule is intended to protect the privacy and integrity of judicial processes.
This case highlights the importance of adhering to court rules regarding video recordings and the potential legal consequences of violating these rules.
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