Can’t monitor court clips on recusal plea by Kejriwal: Meta, Google to Delhi High Court
Meta and Google have informed the Delhi High Court that they cannot proactively monitor and remove unauthorized clips of court proceedings. The companies argue that such a requirement would force them to act as 'super censors' and exceeds their due diligence obligations.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between judicial oversight of court proceedings and the technical limitations and legal responsibilities of global social media intermediaries.
Google and Meta have informed the Delhi High Court that they cannot proactively monitor and act against the unauthorised publication and dissemination of clips of court hearing on former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the liquor policy case.
The article presents the legal arguments of both the petitioner and the tech companies neutrally.
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