Supreme Court says falsely quoting judges in barred online court clips crosses over from contempt to crime
India’s Supreme Court warned that publishing edited court videos that falsely attribute statements to judges moves beyond contempt of court to a criminal offence. A three‑judge bench chaired by Chief Justice Surya Kant said fabricating remarks as part of lawyers’ oral submissions is improper and may attract prosecution. The ruling underscores the court’s stance on protecting judicial integrity online.