Delhi HC directs police to take down unauthorised videos of Kejriwal arguing in excise policy case

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has directed the police to ensure the removal of all videos circulating on social media that show Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal arguing before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma during the hearing of his plea seeking the judge's recusal from the Delhi Excise Policy case.

The direction came amid controversy over the unauthorised recording and circulation of the Delhi High Court proceedings, with registry officials reportedly stating that action is being initiated against those found to have recorded and uploaded the videos in violation of video conferencing guidelines.

“This is not the first instance where action has been taken for posting recordings of court proceedings on social media. Similar action has been undertaken in the past as well,” officials said.

Earlier in the day, advocate Vaibhav Singh filed a complaint before the Delhi High Court, alleging unauthorised recording and circulation of audio and video from the April 13 proceedings before Justice Sharma.