Introduction
In a landmark move toward judicial transparency, Indian courts have embraced live streaming of proceedings, making justice accessible to millions. This comprehensive guide explains how live streaming works across India’s judicial system and provides all the essential links you need to access court proceedings.
The Indian Court Structure: A Quick Overview
Before exploring live streaming, let’s understand the hierarchy:
Supreme Court of India (Apex Court)
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High Courts (High Courts across India)
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Benches (Multiple locations within each HC jurisdiction)
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Court Halls (Individual courtrooms within each bench)Complete Directory: High Courts & Their Streaming Platforms
1. Supreme Court of India
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| YouTube Channel | @SupremeCourtofIndia-1950 |
| YouTube Live Streaming | ✅ Yes |
| Website Streaming | sci.gov.in/live-streaming |
2. Allahabad High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allahabad (Prayagraj) | @highcourtofjudicatureatall6781 | ❌ No | – |
| Lucknow | @highcourtofjudicatureatall6781 | ❌ No | – |
3. Andhra Pradesh High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaravati | @highcourtofandhrapradesh5296 | ❌ No | – |
4. Bombay High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | @bombayhighcourt3393 | ❌ No | Live Courts – Mumbai |
| Aurangabad | @bombayhighcourt3394 | ❌ No | Live Courts – Aurangabad |
| Nagpur | @bombayhighcourt3395 | ❌ No | Live Courts – Nagpur |
| Panaji | @bombayhighcourt3396 | ❌ No | Live Courts – Panaji |
| Kolhapur | @bombayhighcourt3397 | ❌ No | Live Courts – Kolhapur |
5. Calcutta High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | @highcourtatcalcutta | ✅ Yes | – |
| Jalpaiguri | @highcourtatcalcutta | ✅ Yes | – |
| Port Blair | @highcourtatcalcutta | ✅ Yes | – |
6. Chhattisgarh High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilaspur | @highcourtofchhattisgarh3160 | ✅ Yes | HC Bilaspur Live |
7. Delhi High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | @delhihighcourt-official4624 | ❌ No | Delhi HC Live |
8. Gauhati High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guwahati | @gauhatihighcourtguwahatili6982 | ✅ Yes | – |
| Aizawl | @aizawlbenchgauhatihighcour5799 | ✅ Yes | – |
| Itanagar | @GauhatiHighCourtItanagarBench | ✅ Yes | – |
| Kohima | @ecourtsnagaland | ✅ Yes | – |
9. Gujarat High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | GujaratHighCourtLive | ✅ Yes | Gujarat HC Streaming Board |
10. Himachal Pradesh High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimla | @highcourtofhimachalpradesh8783 | ❌ No | – |
11. Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Srinagar/Jammu | @highcourtofjkandladakh | ❌ No | – |
12. Jharkhand High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | Jharkhand HC Channel | ✅ Yes | – |
13. Karnataka High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | @HighCourtofKarnatakaOfficial | ✅ Yes | – |
| Dharwad | @HighCourtofKarnatakaOfficial | ✅ Yes | – |
| Kalaburagi | @HighCourtofKarnatakaOfficial | ✅ Yes | – |
14. Kerala High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi | @keralahighcourt8758 | ❌ No | live.keralacourts.in |
15. Madhya Pradesh High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jabalpur | @highcourtofmadhyapradesh3561 | ✅ Yes | mphc.gov.in/db |
| Gwalior | @highcourtofmadhyapradesh3561 | ✅ Yes | mphc.gov.in/db |
| Indore | @highcourtofmadhyapradesh3561 | ✅ Yes | mphc.gov.in/db |
16. Madras High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | @highcourtmadras3232 | ❌ No | – |
| Madurai | @highcourtmadras3232 | ❌ No | – |
17. Manipur High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imphal | @manipurhighcourt-official1678 | ❌ No | – |
18. Meghalaya High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shillong | Meghalaya HC Channel | ✅ Yes | – |
19. Orissa High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuttack | Orissa HC Channel | ✅ Yes | – |
20. Patna High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patna | @patnahighcourt556 | ❌ No | Patna HC Live |
21. Punjab and Haryana High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh | @highcourtofjkandladakh | ❌ No | – |
22. Rajasthan High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jodhpur | @rajasthanhighcourt4598 | ❌ No | – |
| Jaipur | @rajasthanhighcourt4598 | ❌ No | – |
23. Sikkim High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gangtok | @highcourtofsikkim2766 | ❌ No | – |
24. Telangana High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | @TSHC-HYDERABAD | ❌ No | TSHC Live Courts |
25. Tripura High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agartala | @highcourtoftripura-officia6811 | ❌ No | – |
26. Uttarakhand High Court
| Bench | YouTube Channel | YouTube Live | Website Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nainital | @highcourtofuttarakhand5261 | ❌ No | Uttarakhand HC Live |
Summary: Streaming Status at a Glance
Courts with YouTube Live Streaming ✅
| S.No | High Court | Benches Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supreme Court | Supreme Court |
| 2 | Calcutta HC | Kolkata, Jalpaiguri, Port Blair |
| 3 | Chhattisgarh HC | Bilaspur |
| 4 | Gauhati HC | Guwahati, Aizawl, Itanagar, Kohima |
| 5 | Gujarat HC | Ahmedabad |
| 6 | Jharkhand HC | Ranchi |
| 7 | Karnataka HC | Bengaluru, Dharwad, Kalaburagi |
| 8 | Madhya Pradesh HC | Jabalpur, Gwalior, Indore |
| 9 | Meghalaya HC | Shillong |
| 10 | Orissa HC | Cuttack |
Courts with Website-Only Streaming 🌐
| S.No | High Court | Streaming Portal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bombay HC | hcbombay.vconsol.com |
| 2 | Delhi HC | delhihighcourt.nic.in |
| 3 | Kerala HC | live.keralacourts.in |
| 4 | Patna HC | patnahighcourtlive.gov.in |
| 5 | Telangana HC | tshc.vconsol.com |
| 6 | Uttarakhand HC | highcourtofuttarakhand.in |
Courts Yet to Start Live Streaming ❌
- Allahabad High Court
- Andhra Pradesh High Court
- Himachal Pradesh High Court
- Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
- Madras High Court
- Manipur High Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Rajasthan High Court
- Sikkim High Court
- Tripura High Court
Conclusion
Live streaming of court proceedings marks a significant milestone in India’s judicial reform journey. While not all courts have implemented this feature yet, the progress made by courts like Bombay HC, Kerala HC, and Karnataka HC sets a strong precedent for others to follow.
Stay tuned for daily updates on active streaming links and court hall availability!
