Audio recording of proceedings in apex court soon

In a effort aimed at enhancing its transparency, the Supreme Court of India has decided to begin audio-recording its proceedings in important cases.

The apex court's Secretary General VK Jain on Tuesday said that the system to audio-record the court's proceedings and arguments, specially important ones, will be shortly introduced in the Supreme Court.

"The audio recording of the hearings will help the judges in cross-checking the arguments before delivering the judgement," he said.

Jain said the system will be first introduced in the courtroom of the Chief Justice and after analysing its result, a decision will be taken to extend the facility in other courtrooms.

Jain said the central Public Works Department (PWD) has been asked to install audio-recording system in the CJI's courtroom and in a month or two audio-recording of hearings in the apex court would be a reality.

"The success of the system will have a far-reaching impact. Once the audio recording of the hearings is a success in the apex court, it may be extended to High Courts and the lower courts," he said.