The virtual proceedings before the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court were disrupted three times on Wednesday after obscene and indecent content was repeatedly played during a hearing conducted via video conferencing.
Following the agitation, the Delhi High Court bench approached the IFSO (Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations) unit of the Delhi Police, seeking an investigation into the incident.
A preliminary investigation has now been launched to examine what led to the disruption and whether there was any breach of the court’s virtual hearing system.
Delhi Police officials said that information has been received in the matter and the case is still at a very preliminary stage. The issue is currently under investigation, and more details are expected as the investigation progresses.
Obscene content was played repeatedly
The disturbance occurred during live court proceedings, interrupting the normal course of the hearing several times.
An anonymous participant allegedly played unwanted video content on the conferencing platform on more than one occasion, indicating repeated intrusion during the same session.
At one point during the hearing, the account in question displayed the message, “You have been hacked,” which immediately sparked concern among those present in the virtual courtroom.
An automated voice message was also heard claiming that the system had been “hacked”.
However, the source, authenticity and purpose of the message have not been independently verified.
An electronic module for checking records and accessing records
ANI sources said the complaint relates to unauthorized interference during virtual proceedings.
As part of the investigation, the cyber unit is expected to examine system logs, access logs and any potential vulnerabilities in the video conferencing setup.
Officials said further action will depend on what emerges from the ongoing investigation.
