Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana has launched a mobile app to enable journalists to report virtual proceedings without having to visit court premises.
Apart from the mobile app the CJI also launched a new feature in the Supreme Court's official website called 'Indicative Notes', aimed at providing concise summaries of landmark judgements in an easy-to-understand format.
Indicative Notes will serve as a useful resource for media persons and the general public who wish to be better informed about the ruling of the court. The CJI mentioned that temporary arrangement of live-streaming court proceedings could become permanent amid COVID-19.
Transparency is a fundamental principle of our legal framework. Hearings have always been in open courtroom, with the public invited to participate. The role of media assumes importance in the process of disseminating information.