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Delhi HC hearing disrupted by porn content; police complaint filed
Pornographic content and disruptive audio were displayed from a participant’s screen during virtual Delhi High Court hearings across multiple benches, including the Chief Justice. The court administration lodged a police complaint with the IFSO unit, and the Chief Justice announced steps to restrain dissemination of the video clips. The ASG urged immediate takedown, citing IT Act provisions to protect the court’s sanctity.
Why It Matters
The incident raises concerns about security and integrity of virtual court proceedings and the potential leakage of sensitive material. It prompts scrutiny of recording restrictions and enforcement measures to prevent dissemination of court videos.
Timeline
3 Events
ASG asserts incident in post-lunch session; seeks immediate takedown and safeguards
April 29, 2026
Additional Solicitor General Chetan Sharma informed the post-lunch bench that the incident had occurred not only in the Chief Justice’s court but in other courts as well, urged immediate removal of the content, and called for measures to stop further dissemination, citing sections 69A and 79(3)(b) of the IT Act.
CJ Upadhyaya issues administrative directions to restrain dissemination of court video clips
April 29, 2026
Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya stated he had issued administrative directions to Registrar General Arun Bharadwaj to take action to restrain the dissemination of the video clips of the court proceedings, including the pornographic content, under the rules that bar anyone from recording the virtual proceedings.
Pornographic content disrupts Delhi HC virtual hearing; police complaint filed
April 29, 2026
During virtual court proceedings across several benches including the Chief Justice, pornographic content and disruptive audio were repeatedly displayed from one participant’s screen. The Delhi High Court administration lodged a police complaint with the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit of Delhi Police.