The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned a litigant’s disruptive conduct in court and urged the Union government to frame guidelines regulating the recording, editing and circulation of courtroom proceedings and videos to preserve judicial decorum and prevent misuse.
The Supreme Court held that forgery and use of forged documents in judicial proceedings are serious offences but stressed proportional sentencing. The Bench reduced a five-year sentence after considering custody period, case delay, accused’s role and circumstances while maintaining the gravity of the offence.
The Bombay High Court advised Salman Khan’s neighbour Ketan Kakkad to consider deleting social media posts and videos targeting the actor, observing that access to digital platforms does not confer a right to damage another person’s reputation. The Court stressed that pending disputes should be resolved through legal proceedings.