The Supreme Court of India directed the preservation of all closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage—including recordings from within the apex court premises—amid ongoing legal proceedings and political demonstrations.
The developments unfold against the backdrop of protests led by opposition leaders, including Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Petitioners have raised concerns regarding voter deletions and police actions surrounding recent demonstrations in New Delhi.
During the hearings, the Supreme Court issued notices on multiple petitions, seeking responses from the Union government regarding prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and allegations of police conduct toward protesters, lawyers, and journalists. The bench also addressed issues concerning the unauthorized seizure of electronic devices and directed that no coercive action be taken against specific individuals as legal scrutiny continues.