No phones. No gadgets. Not even switched off.
That’s the blunt new rule laid down by the Chhattisgarh High Court in a directive that leaves little room for negotiation. On June 18, the Court made it crystal clear: if you’re stepping into a courtroom as a litigant, your mobile or electronic device stays out.
And for anyone thinking of sneaking in a recording? Don’t. The Court’s notice explicitly warns against any attempt to capture proceedings, reminding everyone of the Chhattisgarh High Court (Live Streaming of Court Proceedings) Rules, 2022. Violation won’t just earn a glare from the bench — it could trigger formal consequences.
Lawyers and their clerks have been enlisted to act as gatekeepers, tasked with making sure their clients follow the no-device rule to the letter.
In short, when it comes to courtroom decorum, the Chhattisgarh High Court just drew a bold digital line.
