Delhi High Court Orders Removal of Kejriwal Hearing Videos From Social Media

The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to remove unauthorised video recordings of court proceedings involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The order comes amid concerns over the circulation of clips from a recent hearing on social media platforms, which reportedly showed Kejriwal arguing before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma during proceedings related to his plea seeking the judge’s recusal.

According to court administration officials, recording or sharing court proceedings without permission is strictly prohibited under existing rules governing virtual and in-person hearings. The High Court has instructed Delhi Police to take immediate steps to identify and remove such videos from various online platforms, reiterating that the publication of unauthorised courtroom content violates established judicial guidelines.

Officials further confirmed that action is being initiated against individuals who recorded and circulated the clips online. The administration noted that similar measures have been taken in the past in cases involving the unauthorised dissemination of court proceedings, stressing that confidentiality and procedural discipline must be maintained to preserve the integrity of judicial processes.

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Separately, a formal complaint has been submitted to the Registrar General of the Delhi High Court alleging that recordings from the April 13, 2026, hearing were widely shared on social media. The complaint states that Kejriwal personally appeared before the court and presented arguments in connection with his application in the excise policy matter.

The complaint also alleges that multiple video and audio clips were circulated by various individuals, including political figures, and that the content was shared with commentary that could potentially misrepresent the proceedings and influence public perception. It claims that such dissemination was deliberate and aimed at undermining the image of the judiciary.

Citing provisions of the Delhi High Court Rules for Video Conferencing, 2021, and the Electronic Evidence and Video Conferencing Rules, 2025, the complaint has urged authorities to conduct a detailed inquiry and initiate action against those responsible. It further argues that unauthorised recording of court proceedings violates court norms and could erode public confidence in the judicial system.

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