Senior Advocate J Sai Deepak criticised Bar and Bench for its “sly” coverage of a Supreme Court murder case, asking, “Is this how legal journalism should be conducted?” after the portal highlighted a minor courtroom exchange.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has banned litigants from bringing mobile phones and electronic devices into courtrooms to ensure decorum and integrity in proceedings. This rule applies to both switched-on and off devices. Violations will face penalties under the 2022 Live Streaming Rules, emphasizing the seriousness of maintaining courtroom discipline.
