SC to decide on video recording of proceedings

“We will consider it (recording of proceedings) in another petition relating to judicial reforms,” the court said, referring to the PIL filed by an NGO, Janhit Manch, in which the court on April 15 had issued notice to the Centre.

The NGO, through advocate Prashant Bhushan, pointed out several problems faced by the judiciary which resulted in shortage of quality judges, pendency of cases at various levels and the non-implementation of reports of various committees to improve the working of courts.

Meanwhile, during Friday’s hearing, Bhushan submitted that the audio or video recording of the proceedings would help in bringing “transparency” in judicial proceedings. “The videographed proceedings will be beneficial for carrying out judicial review and will benefit the public at large. The facility will also go a long way in ensuring that the oral arguments advanced in respect of a case will also form part of court records,” he said. Bhushan said recordings would leave no complaint over the arguments put forward in a case.