The Delhi High Court’s Chief Justice’s Bench faced disruptions during video conferencing proceedings when unidentified participants shared obscene and pornographic content on the screen. This led to multiple interruptions as explicit material and disturbing music were played, prompting the court administration to suspend the session. An automated voice message indicating a hack further added to the chaos during one of the disruptions.
After the initial shutdown of the video conferencing session, the same disruptive participant reappeared, playing music and causing further disturbances. Subsequent interruptions led to the temporary disabling of the virtual hearing interface before it was eventually restarted. The incident has raised concerns about a potential cybersecurity breach within the Delhi High Court’s virtual hearing system.
Following the disruptions, the Delhi High Court administration filed a formal complaint with the Cyber Cell of Delhi Police, requesting an investigation into the breach and appropriate actions against the culprits. This incident comes after a similar hacking episode in September 2024, where the Supreme Court had to temporarily disable its YouTube channel due to unauthorized cryptocurrency-related broadcasts.
India’s judiciary has increasingly embraced digital and virtual hearing systems, especially under the e-Courts project, with live-streaming and video conferencing playing a crucial role in ensuring judicial accessibility. The Supreme Court’s endorsement of live-streaming in significant cases aims to enhance transparency and public access to justice.
