New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has issued a strict circular prohibiting photography and videography within its High Security Zone, except for official purposes, in a move aimed at ensuring the security and decorum of the Court.
The guidelines, issued by the Secretary General and effective immediately, bar advocates, litigants, interns, law clerks, and media personnel from recording or capturing content inside the High Security Zone using mobile phones, cameras, tripods, or selfie sticks.
The circular makes it clear that photography and videography are only permitted for official use. Personal recording, reels, or any social media content creation is strictly prohibited inside the High Security Zone. However, media coverage such as interviews and live broadcasts will still be allowed, but only at the designated media lawn in the Low Security Zone.
The new rules aim to preserve the Court’s solemnity while addressing growing concerns over casual content creation by advocates and influencers within Court premises.
The circular outlines the following rules: Photography and videography inside the High Security Zone is prohibited, except for official purposes.
Media interviews and live news broadcasts may only be conducted at the designated location — the lawn in the Low Security Zone.
The use of mobile phones for photography or videography is banned in the High Security Zone.
Equipment like cameras, tripods, and selfie sticks cannot be used for videography or reels within the High Security Zone, unless officially permitted.
Advocates, interns, law clerks, and litigants found violating these rules will be disciplined by their respective Bar Associations or State Bar Councils.
