Live-streaming a ‘double-edged’ sword, says CJI

New Delhi, July 17

Batting for “de-mystifying” justice delivery system by live-streaming of court proceedings, Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana had a word of caution for fellow judges, saying such open access may become a “double-edged sword” at times and they cannot afford to lose objectivity and get swayed by “popular opinion”.

The CJI, speaking at the launch of live court proceedings at the Gujarat High Court on Saturday, was of the view that citizens are bestowed with the right to know which can be furthered by allowing them access to courts’ proceedings as a representative democracy can survive and evolve only on the back of an informed citizenry. — PTI