Archive · 24 May 2025
Calcutta High Court Restricts Interviews in Court Precincts
The Calcutta High Court has made a rule.
People can't give interviews or make speeches to the press or on social media in certain areas of the court.
This includes the space between Gate-B and Gate-C, and in front of the Centenary Building.
The court wants to keep things calm and organized.
Some lawyers think this is because of what happened with a YouTuber recently.
One lawyer believes that it is the YouTubers that created chaos at these gates.
Others say that the media still has access and is not a ban.
The court's goal is to maintain order within its premises.
Calcutta High Court restricts interviews and speeches on court precincts.
The Registrar General issued a notice requesting compliance from litigants, advocates, and the public.
The notice specifically mentions areas between Gate-B and Gate-C, and in front of the Centenary Building.
Some lawyers linked the notice to a recent incident involving a YouTuber.
Senior Standing Counsel stated that it is not a clampdown on media rights.
- Who
- Litigants, advocates, and the public.
- What
- The Calcutta High Court is restricting interviews and speeches on its precincts.
- When
- Wednesday, the Registrar General issued a notice.
- Where
- Calcutta High Court precincts, specifically near Gate-B, Gate-C, and the Centenary Building.
- Why
- To maintain order and possibly due to recent incidents.
Public/Media Perspective
Lawyers' Perspective
Media Access
Public/Media Perspective
Some may perceive restrictions as limiting media access.
Lawyers' Perspective
Senior Standing Counsel stated that it is not a clampdown on media rights, with a press corner still available.
Cause of the ban
Public/Media Perspective
Some may see the incident of the YouTuber as the cause.
Lawyers' Perspective
Blame the ban on YouTubers creating chaos.
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Restriction
- Interviews and speeches
- Affected Groups
- Litigants, advocates, and the public
- Specific Areas
- Gate-B, Gate-C, and Centenary Building areas
- Issued By
- Registrar General
- Date of Notice
- Wednesday