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Bombay High Court Launches Live Streaming of Proceedings on YouTube: Mumbai, India – July 5, 2025 – In a significant step towards greater transparency and accessibility in the Indian judiciary, the Bombay High Court today officially launched live streaming of its proceedings on YouTube. The landmark service was inaugurated by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai at a felicitation ceremony held by the High Court.
The initiative aims to bring court proceedings closer to the public, allowing citizens to witness justice being administered in real-time from the comfort of their homes. This move aligns with a broader national trend towards digitalizing judicial processes and enhancing public access to court hearings.
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Initially, the live streaming service will be available for hearings and proceedings before five selected benches of the High Court. These benches, chosen to mark the commencement of this new era of judicial transparency, include:
Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Sandeep V Marne
Justice R.P. Mohite-Dere and Justice Dr. Neela Kedar Gokhale
Justice M.S. Sonak and Justice Jitendra Shantilal Jain
Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge and Justice M.M. Sathaye
Justice A.S. Gadkari and Justice Rajesh S. Patil
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Chief Justice Alok Aradhe had previously indicated that technical preparations were underway to facilitate the live streaming of court proceedings. Today’s formal launch by CJI Gavai not only introduced the live streaming services but also marked the inauguration of free Wi-Fi and internet facilities within the High Court premises, further bolstering its digital infrastructure.
The Bombay High Court joins a growing list of Indian High Courts that have embraced live streaming. Similar services are already operational for the hearings of the Gujarat High Court, Karnataka High Court, Gauhati High Court, Calcutta High Court, Telangana High Court, and Orissa High Court, among others. Furthermore, certain High Courts have extended this accessibility by not restricting public access to their hybrid court links. Even the Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench hearings are regularly live-streamed, underscoring the judiciary’s commitment to openness.
This move by the Bombay High Court is expected to foster greater public trust and understanding of judicial processes, contributing to a more informed citizenry and a more transparent legal system.
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