Thu Mar 13 06:26:44 UTC 2025: ## Kerala High Court Condemns Recording and Sharing of Proceedings
**Kochi, Kerala – March 13, 2025** – The Kerala High Court has ruled against the recording and circulation of court proceedings, deeming it an interference with the administration of justice and a degradation of the court’s dignity. Justice P. Gopinath issued the ruling while dismissing a petition filed by an infrastructure firm.
The issue arose after proceedings in a case represented by lawyer Mathews J. Nedumpara were recorded and shared on WhatsApp groups. While Nedumpara argued that recording and sharing proceedings promoted transparency, the court disagreed, citing existing rules prohibiting such actions. The matter has now been referred to the Chief Justice for consideration of further judicial action. The court’s decision highlights the ongoing tension between public transparency and the maintenance of order and decorum within the judicial system.
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