Chhattisgarh High Court has strictly banned litigants from carrying mobile phones or electronic devices inside courtrooms. Violations will invite action under the 2022 Live Streaming Rules.
Raipur: Today, on June 19, in a new directive aimed at maintaining decorum and protecting the integrity of courtroom proceedings, the Chhattisgarh High Court has banned litigants from carrying mobile phones or any electronic devices inside the courtrooms.
The order was officially announced through a public notice dated June 18, 2025.
As per the notice, even switched-off devices are not allowed.
The High Court has made it absolutely clear that litigants and parties involved in ongoing cases must not bring any mobile phones or other electronic gadgets into the courtroom under any circumstances.
This rule applies regardless of whether the device is turned on or off.
The notice clearly states,
“The Parties / Litigants, who wish to remain present in the Court Rooms during the proceedings of their cases, are hereby strictly directed not to carry Mobile Phones / Electronic Devices (even in the switched-off mode) and are further directed not to record any part of the Court proceedings.”
The Court has also taken a firm stance against any form of audio or video recording within the courtroom. Recording court proceedings in any form has been strictly prohibited, and any violation of this rule will invite action under the relevant laws.
Specifically, the notice warns that,
“Non-compliance of the above directions shall invite appropriate action as per The Chhattisgarh High Court (Live Streaming of Court Proceedings) Rules, 2022.”
This makes it clear that the Court is prepared to take legal action against individuals who disregard the guidelines.
Further, the Court has called upon advocates and their support staff to help enforce the new rule.
It emphasized the responsibility of lawyers and their clerks in ensuring that no mobile phones or electronic devices are carried into courtrooms by the parties they represent.
The directive is part of the High Court’s efforts to maintain the solemnity and discipline of court proceedings, particularly in the context of digital advancements and the risks posed by unauthorized recordings or broadcasts.
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By invoking the Chhattisgarh High Court (Live Streaming of Court Proceedings) Rules, 2022, the Court is reinforcing the legal framework it has already established to regulate the use of technology within the judicial space.
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