The Chhattisgarh HC has prohibited litigants from bringing mobile phones or electronic devices into the courtrooms.

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.

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