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The Supreme Court has officially launched live streaming of all its court proceedings on its website, aiming to improve transparency and accessibility for the public. The live stream can be accessed at https://appstreaming.sci.gov.in, marking an expansion from previous practices where only select high-profile cases were streamed on YouTube.
The court has also been employing artificial intelligence and natural language processing for real-time transcription of significant cases. Recent hearings, such as those related to the NEET-UG and R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, attracted considerable public interest.
In the landmark Swapnil Tripathi (2018) ruling, the Supreme Court endorsed live streaming for significant cases, leading to a full court decision to allow the public to observe Constitution bench proceedings.
Last August, during a Constitution Bench session discussing Article 370, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud announced plans for the development of cloud software for video conferencing to facilitate virtual hearings in lower courts across India. He highlighted that during the pandemic, Indian courts conducted approximately 43 million virtual hearings.
In a symbolic move away from colonial influences, under Chief Justice Chandrachud’s leadership, the statue of Lady Justice in the Supreme Court’s judges’ library now portrays the Indian Constitution instead of a sword, and her blindfold has been removed to signify transparency. However, she still holds the scales of justice, emphasizing the importance of balance and the fair consideration of both sides in any judicial decision. Chief Justice Chandrachud is scheduled to retire on November 10.
