Supreme Court Halts Live Streaming of Case Mentions: What Led to This Decision?

In a significant move, the Supreme Court has decided to end live streaming of case mentions in the court of Chief Justice Surya Kant. This decision follows the CJI's expressed concerns over the practice, particularly after a lawyer's mention related to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The court's new directive aims to curb the nuisance of unclear mentions and encourages junior counsels to take the lead in oral requests. Read on to learn more about the implications of this decision and the new guidelines set forth by the Supreme Court.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 28, 2026, 13:39 IST

Supreme Court's New Directive on Case Mentions

New Delhi: On Wednesday, the Supreme Court decided to discontinue the live streaming of case mentions in the court presided over by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant.

Case mentioning in the Supreme Court serves as a procedural tool where attorneys or self-represented parties request the CJI or a bench for an urgent hearing or to prioritize a case.

This decision comes after the CJI expressed dissatisfaction on Tuesday when a lawyer brought up a matter concerning Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

The CJI criticized the practice of lawyers making mentions without clear issues, labeling it as a significant nuisance and advocating for its complete cessation.

Additionally, the Supreme Court issued a circular stating that, starting November 2, no senior lawyers will be allowed to make oral mentions in any court.

The circular further encouraged young and junior counsels to take the lead in making oral mentions before the courts.