Photography, Videography Banned Inside Supreme Court's High Security Zone

Last Updated:September 12, 2025, 14:36 IST

These guidelines were issued following concerns raised with Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai regarding photography and videography within the court premises

The Supreme Court Of India. (PTI/File)

Photography and videography within the Supreme Court’s High-Security Zone have been strictly prohibited. However, members of the press will be allowed to conduct interviews and live news broadcasts at the designated media lawn located in the Low-Security Zone. These restrictions will not apply to official purposes.

According to new guidelines issued by the Secretary General of the Supreme Court, advocates, litigants, interns, law clerks, and media personnel are not permitted to use cameras or mobile phones to take photographs or record videos inside the High-Security Zone. The guidelines also prohibit the use of equipment such as cameras, tripods, selfie sticks, and similar devices, Live Law reported.

If an advocate, litigant, intern, or law clerk violates these guidelines, the Bar Association or the concerned State Bar Council is empowered to take appropriate action.

Media persons may face restrictions for a period of one month in the event of a violation. Breaches by Registry staff will be taken seriously, and in the case of other stakeholders, disciplinary action will be sought through their respective Heads of Department, in accordance with applicable rules.

Security personnel have the authority to deny entry into the High-Security Zone of the Supreme Court of India to any individual—whether a staff member, advocate, or otherwise—if they are found violating these guidelines. Individuals may also be prohibited from taking photographs or making videos inside this zone.

These guidelines were issued following concerns raised with Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai regarding photography and videography within the court premises.

Additionally, the Supreme Court Bar Association has recommended action against advocates involved in videography, “reel-making," and other forms of social media content creation within the Supreme Court premises.

Saurabh Verma

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Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

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