The Supreme Court says falsely quoting judges in online court clips goes beyond contempt and can amount to a criminal offence. A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India D. Y. Surya Kant makes the point while addressing how certain misrepresentations of judicial remarks are treated when circulated publicly.
The Bench refers to situations where people represent or circulate judicial comments in ways that are not accurate, including by attributing statements to judges that were not actually made. The Court links the conduct to the context of oral submissions and courtroom exchanges, highlighting that even when the disputed words relate to what is said during proceedings, presenting them falsely in public clips is still impermissible.
Both reports describe the same ruling focus on online representation of oral remarks. They do not indicate any dispute between outlets about the legal principle stated, though details of broader implications or specific procedural outcomes are not elaborated in the provided excerpts.
