Contempt case: Prashant Bhushan refuses to apologise over tweets; says 'apology would be insincere'
4 years, 7 months ago

Contempt case: Prashant Bhushan refuses to apologise over tweets; says 'apology would be insincere'

India TV News  

Contempt case: Prashant Bhushan refuses to apologise over tweets; says 'apology would be insincere' Advocate Prashant Bhushan on Monday refused to apologise in contempt case over his tweets. Refusing to issue an apology, Prashant Bhushan today said, "an apology would be insincere and contempt of conscience." Prashant Bhushan files supplementary reply in the suo motu contempt proceeding before Supreme Court Prashant Bhushan files supplementary reply in the suo motu contempt proceeding before Supreme Court A supplementary statement filed today through Advocate Kamini Jaiswal states, "My tweets represented this bonafide belief that I continue to hold. "If I retract a statement before this court that I otherwise believe to be true or offer an insincere apology, that in my eyes would amount to the contempt of my conscience and of an institution that I hold in highest esteem," Prashant Bhushan said in the court.

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Supreme Court closes 2009 contempt of court case against Prashant Bhushan
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court closes 2009 contempt of court case against Prashant Bhushan

Op India  

On August 30, the Supreme Court of India closed the 2009 contempt of court case against advocate Prashant Bhushan and Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal as the duo had tendered an apology/explanation to the court. In its order, the court said, “In view of the apologies made by the contemnors, we don’t deem it necessary to continue the matter.” The court …

SC drops contempt case against Prashant Bhushan, Tarun Tejpal
2 years, 6 months ago

SC drops contempt case against Prashant Bhushan, Tarun Tejpal

Firstpost  

The top court had in November 2009 issued contempt notices to Bhushan and Tejpal for allegedly casting aspersions on some sitting and former top court judges in an interview to a news magazine. Tejpal was then editor of the magazine New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dropped a contempt case against activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan and journalist Tarun Tejpal filed …

Inadvertent: SC Clarifies No Contempt Proceedings Against Sardesai
4 years, 1 month ago

Inadvertent: SC Clarifies No Contempt Proceedings Against Sardesai

The Quint  

The Supreme Court website showed that the case against Sardesai was registered by the Supreme Court based on a petition by one Aastha Khurana. Earlier, Attorney General KK Venugopal had refused to grant consent to Khurana to initiate contempt proceedings against Sardesai. On August 14, the day advocate Prashant Bhushan was convicted for contempt of court, Sardesai had tweeted, “Prashant …

Attorney General's Consent Sought to Initiate Contempt Proceeding Against Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 3 months ago

Attorney General's Consent Sought to Initiate Contempt Proceeding Against Prashant Bhushan

News 18  

An advocate has written to Attorney General K K Venugopal seeking his consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan for his remarks made during a recent interview to a newspaper. The letter by advocate Sunil Kumar Singh claimed the November 29 interview of Bhushan makes an “insinuation that Supreme Court of India does not function in …

AG declines consent for contempt case against Prashant Bhushan, says he expressed regret for tweet on CJI
4 years, 3 months ago

AG declines consent for contempt case against Prashant Bhushan, says he expressed regret for tweet on CJI

Firstpost  

The consent of the topmost law officer was sought by advocate Sunil Singh to initiate contempt proceedings against Bhushan for his tweet, saying that the activist-lawyer connected ’the personal life of CJI’ with a pending case before him New Delhi: Attorney General KK Venugopal has declined consent for initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against Prashant Bhushan for his tweets in …

Attorney General declines contempt case against Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 4 months ago

Attorney General declines contempt case against Prashant Bhushan

Op India  

Attorney General KK Venugopal declined to grant consent for initiation of contempt proceedings against contempt of court convict Advocate Prashant Bhushan. A Supreme Court Advocate Sunil Kumar Singh had written to the AG in October seeking his consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Bhushan for his tweets targeting the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde. Attorney General slams Prashant Bhushan …

Prashant Bhushan regrets 'error' in his Oct 21 tweet on CJI
4 years, 4 months ago

Prashant Bhushan regrets 'error' in his Oct 21 tweet on CJI

India TV News  

Prashant Bhushan regrets 'error' in his Oct 21 tweet on CJI Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan has regretted the "error" in his tweet of October 21 in which he was critical of Chief Justice of India S A Bobde being provided a special helicopter by the Madhya Pradesh government. Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan has regretted the "error" in his tweet of October 21 …

SC lawyer seeks AG's consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 5 months ago

SC lawyer seeks AG's consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Prashant Bhushan

Op India  

Sunil Kumar Singh, Supreme Court Advocate, has written a letter to the Attorney General of India, KK Venugopal, seeking his consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Prashant Bhushan for his tweets targeting CJI SA Bobde. Survival of MP govt depends on this case pic.twitter.com/XWkYVjHkvH — Prashant Bhushan October 21, 2020 Tweet ‘scandalises’ the Supreme Court – says, petitioner In his …

Prashant Bhushan links CJI's MP visit with MLA disqualification case
4 years, 5 months ago

Prashant Bhushan links CJI's MP visit with MLA disqualification case

Op India  

Just a couple of months after activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan was convicted of contempt of court by the supreme court of India for his tweets, he has again posted a tweet that may invite fresh contempt charges against him. On Wednesday, Prashan Bhushan posted a tweet the CJI has availed a special chopper provided by the Madhya Pradesh for a visit …

SC Contempt Verdict Is A Fundamental Assault On Freedom Of Speech & Independence Of Bar: Prashant Bhushan Urges BCD To Not Initiate Disciplinary Action Against Him [Read Reply]
4 years, 5 months ago

SC Contempt Verdict Is A Fundamental Assault On Freedom Of Speech & Independence Of Bar: Prashant Bhushan Urges BCD To Not Initiate Disciplinary Action Against Him [Read Reply]

Live Law  

"I submit that the Bar Council should stand in solidarity with the rights of the members of the legal profession, and not take cognizance of the judgment of Supreme Court which have severely constricted and abridged the freedom, rights and dignity of the members of the Bar and also ordinary citizens," said Advocate Prashant Bhushan in reply to the letter …

Delhi Bar Council issues notice to Prashant Bhushan for his convicion in contempt of court case
4 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Bar Council issues notice to Prashant Bhushan for his convicion in contempt of court case

Op India  

The Bar Council of Delhi has sent a notice to controversial Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan seeking his response on the proceedings against him under sections 24A and 35 of Advocates Act for his contempt of court against the judiciary, which has led to his conviction by the Supreme Court. Delhi Bar Council has sent a notice to @pbhushan1 seeking …

Prashant Bhushan files review petition against SC's verdict in contempt case
4 years, 6 months ago

Prashant Bhushan files review petition against SC's verdict in contempt case

Op India  

Days after ‘gracefully’ accepting the punishment meted out to him by the apex court, Advocate Prashant Bhushan has decided to file a review petition in the Supreme Court against its verdict and the punishment meted out to him. Lawyer Prashant Bhushan files review petition in the Supreme Court against its judgement convicting him and imposing a fine of Re 1, …

'Defence Of Fair Comment Ignored': Prashant Bhushan Files Review Against Contempt Verdict [Read Petition]
4 years, 6 months ago

'Defence Of Fair Comment Ignored': Prashant Bhushan Files Review Against Contempt Verdict [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Advocate Prashant Bhushan has moved the Supreme Court seeking review of the contempt verdict passed against him by a Bench led by Justice Arun Mishra for his remarks over CJI and functioning of the Supreme Court. Filed through Advocate Kamini Jaiswal, the review petition states that the contempt proceedings against Mr. Bhushan should not have been heard by a bench …

Prashant Bhushan deposits Re 1 fine in contempt case, says 'doesn’t mean he accepts SC verdict'
4 years, 6 months ago

Prashant Bhushan deposits Re 1 fine in contempt case, says 'doesn’t mean he accepts SC verdict'

India TV News  

Prashant Bhushan deposits Re 1 fine in contempt case, says 'doesn’t mean he accepts SC verdict' Bhushan, who deposited the fine with the apex court Registry over his two tweets seen as contempt of court, said that he has received contributions from several corners of the country for paying the fine, and a "truth fund" will be created out of …

Contempt of court case: Supreme Court asks AG to assist against Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 6 months ago

Contempt of court case: Supreme Court asks AG to assist against Prashant Bhushan

India TV News  

Contempt of court case: Supreme Court asks AG to assist against Prashant Bhushan The Supreme Court on Thursday asked Attorney General KK Venugopal to assist the court in the 2009 contempt case against Advocate Prashant Bhushan for his remarks in the Tehelka magazine. The Supreme Court on Thursday asked Attorney General KK Venugopal to assist the court in the 2009 …

[2019 Contempt Case Against Prashant Bhushan] SC Directs To Implead AG KK Venugopal
4 years, 6 months ago

[2019 Contempt Case Against Prashant Bhushan] SC Directs To Implead AG KK Venugopal

Live Law  

Supreme Court has directed for notice to be served upon Attorney-General KK Venugopal for assisting in the matter pertaining to the 2009 contempt petition against Prashant Bhushan over his interview to Tehelka magazine. A Bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and Sanjiv Khanna heard the submissions of Senior Advocate Rajeev Dhavan, and proceeded to adjourn the matter to the …

Instead Of Chilling Discussion On State Of Judiciary, Contempt Judgment Sharpened The Debate : Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 6 months ago

Instead Of Chilling Discussion On State Of Judiciary, Contempt Judgment Sharpened The Debate : Prashant Bhushan

Live Law  

Speaking at a webinar organized by the Kerala Chapter of Indian Association of Lawyers, advocate Prashant Bhushan said that the recent contempt case against him was an attempt by the Court to silence those who wished to express themselves regarding the functioning of the judiciary. However, due to public outcry, exactly the opposite seems to have happened… …Instead of chilling …

Why The Default Sentence In Prashant Bhushan's Contempt Case Is Erroneous?
4 years, 6 months ago

Why The Default Sentence In Prashant Bhushan's Contempt Case Is Erroneous?

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India has sentenced Mr. Prashant Bhushan, Advocate on August 31, 2020 after rendering a guilty verdict on August 14, 2020. 1 fine, but in case he refuses to deposit the fine, he has to serve three months in jail and will also be prohibited from practicing before the Supreme Court for three years In this article, …

'I Do Not Ask for Mercy': All You Need to Know About the Curious Case of Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 6 months ago

'I Do Not Ask for Mercy': All You Need to Know About the Curious Case of Prashant Bhushan

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Monday imposed a fine of Re 1 on activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan as punishment in the criminal contempt case. “He should withdraw all statements and express regret,” said the top law officer when the bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra sought his views on the ‘defiant’ statement of Bhushan. Q.Bhushan’s Refusal to Tender an Apology Refusing to …

Prashant Bhushan's Photo of 'Gratefully Accepting' SC Verdict While Holding up Re 1 Coin Goes Viral
4 years, 6 months ago

Prashant Bhushan's Photo of 'Gratefully Accepting' SC Verdict While Holding up Re 1 Coin Goes Viral

News 18  

A image of lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan smiling while holding up a Re 1 coin has been going viral on social media with many hailing it as a sign of Bhushan’s moral victory over an attempt to muzzle freedom of speech. The token penalty came after an SC bench led by Arun Mishra held Bhushan guilty of criminal contempt on August …

Prashant Bhushan: My Contempt Case a Watershed Moment for Freedom of Speech
4 years, 6 months ago

Prashant Bhushan: My Contempt Case a Watershed Moment for Freedom of Speech

News 18  

Prashant Bhushan Press Conference LIVE Updates: Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan, who was fined a token penalty of Re 1 by the Supreme Court as his punishment in the criminal contempt case, will address the media at 4pm today. On August 25, the top court was urged by senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan to show “judicial statesmanship” and not make Bhushan a “martyr” …

'Chutta Nahin Hai?': Prashant Bhushan's Re 1 Fine Hailed as 'Moral Victory', Memes Flood Twitter
4 years, 6 months ago

'Chutta Nahin Hai?': Prashant Bhushan's Re 1 Fine Hailed as 'Moral Victory', Memes Flood Twitter

News 18  

In a bizarre turn to one of the most-watched cases in the Supreme Court in 2020, the Justice Arun Mishra-headed bench has asked advocate and activist Prashant Bhushan to pay a fine of Re 1 in the contempt case. Minutes after the Supreme Court verdict… Prashant Bhushan holding a ₹1 coin along with his lawyer Senior Advocate Rajeev Dhavan. https://t.co/iyuBjwK7Td— …

Prashant Bhushan Fined Re 1: Supreme Court Judgment in Contempt Case, Chronology of Events
4 years, 6 months ago

Prashant Bhushan Fined Re 1: Supreme Court Judgment in Contempt Case, Chronology of Events

News 18  

Following is the chronology of events in which the Supreme Court on Monday imposed a token fine of Re 1 on activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan in a contempt case, which will have to be paid by September 15.? Jun 27: Bhushan tweets about undeclared emergency in the country and the role of the Supreme Court and last four chief justices of …

Supreme Court lets off Prashant Bhushan with fine of Re 1 in contempt case
4 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court lets off Prashant Bhushan with fine of Re 1 in contempt case

Firstpost  

Supreme Court Bench made it clear that if Bhushan defaults on payment of the fine, he may be sent to prison for three months and may be debarred from practicing for three years. The Supreme Court fined lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan a token fine of Re 1 in the contempt case against him for his tweets criticising the judiciary. Calling Bhushan’s …

Prashant Bhushan faces three months of jail time if he defaults in paying Re 1 fine
4 years, 6 months ago

Prashant Bhushan faces three months of jail time if he defaults in paying Re 1 fine

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Monday let off convicted senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan, held guilty in contempt of court, with a nominal fine of Re 1. Prashant Bhushan was held guilty in contempt case over his two tweets Last month, the top court, in a landmark judgement, held advocate Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court. The case pertained to two …

Contempt of court case: SC imposes ₹1 fine on Prashant Bhushan; to be deposited by September 15
4 years, 6 months ago

Contempt of court case: SC imposes ₹1 fine on Prashant Bhushan; to be deposited by September 15

India TV News  

Contempt of court case: SC imposes ₹1 fine on Prashant Bhushan; to be deposited by September 15 The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce today, its verdict on the quantum of sentence to be awarded to activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan, convicted for contempt of court over his two tweets against the judiciary. The Supreme Court on Monday pronounced its verdict on …

[Breaking] SC Sentences Prashant Bhushan To A Fine Of Rupee One In The Contempt Case Over His Two Tweets [Read Judgment]
4 years, 6 months ago

[Breaking] SC Sentences Prashant Bhushan To A Fine Of Rupee One In The Contempt Case Over His Two Tweets [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

In the contempt case taken by the Supreme Court against Prashant Bhushan for his two tweets, a bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra on Monday sentenced him to pay a fine of Rupee One, which is to be deposited with the Supreme Court Registry within September 15.In case of default to deposit, Bhushan will have to undergo imprisonment for three …

Prashant Bhushan Fined Re 1 by Supreme Court in Contempt Case, Faces 3 Month Jail if Not Paid
4 years, 6 months ago

Prashant Bhushan Fined Re 1 by Supreme Court in Contempt Case, Faces 3 Month Jail if Not Paid

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Monday imposed a token penalty of Re 1 on activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan as his punishment in the criminal contempt case. The court agreed with Attorney General KK Venugopal’s submissions that there does not need to be a stringent punishment or a jail term for Bhushan in view of his contribution as a lawyer. It had then …

Conviction of Prashant Bhushan is not 'destruction of democracy'
4 years, 6 months ago

Conviction of Prashant Bhushan is not 'destruction of democracy'

Op India  

Recent controversy relating to conviction of Sri Prashant Bhushan, Advocate for contempt of court has given opportunity to some interested persons to create erroneous impression in the minds of the public and more importantly among law students and Junior Lawyers about the judiciary in the country and in particular the Supreme Court of India. There is a long list of …

'Recall Prashant Bhushan contempt verdict': Ahead of SC decision on quantum of sentence, 122 students pen open letter
4 years, 6 months ago

'Recall Prashant Bhushan contempt verdict': Ahead of SC decision on quantum of sentence, 122 students pen open letter

Firstpost  

Bhushan, who was convicted for contempt of court on 14 August over his tweets criticising the judiciary, is facing imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to Rs 2,000 or both under the Contempt of Court Act. A day before the Supreme Court is slated to pronounce its decision on the quantum of sentence for Prashant …

Supreme Court set to pronounce quantum of sentence in Prashant Bhushan contempt case today
4 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court set to pronounce quantum of sentence in Prashant Bhushan contempt case today

Firstpost  

The activist-lawyer, who faces imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to Rs 2,000 or both, refused to offer an apology for his tweets against the judiciary New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce today its verdict on the quantum of sentence to be awarded to activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan, convicted for contempt of court …

Prashant Bhushan contempt case: SC set to pronounce quantum of sentence Monday
4 years, 6 months ago

Prashant Bhushan contempt case: SC set to pronounce quantum of sentence Monday

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on August 31 its verdict on the quantum of sentence to be awarded to activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan, convicted for contempt of court over his two tweets against the judiciary. On August 25, the top court was urged by senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan to show "judicial statesmanship" and not make Bhushan a "martyr" by …

[Breaking] SC To Pronounce Sentence In Contempt Case Against Prashant Bhushan On August 31
4 years, 6 months ago

[Breaking] SC To Pronounce Sentence In Contempt Case Against Prashant Bhushan On August 31

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will pronounce on Monday the sentence in the contempt case against Advocate Prashant Bhushan. On Aug 25, a bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra had reserved orders on the sentence in the contempt case over two tweets of Bhushan, after he refused to apologize.During the hearing, Justice Arun Mishra expressed disappointment at Bhushan issuing a supplementary. The …

SC to refer 2009 contempt case against Prashant Bhushan, Tarun Tejpal to another bench
4 years, 7 months ago

SC to refer 2009 contempt case against Prashant Bhushan, Tarun Tejpal to another bench

Firstpost  

Justice Arun Mishra, who is part of the Bench and is retiring on 2 September, noted that there wasn’t enough time to hear the matter New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday decided to refer to another bench the 2009 contempt case against Prashant Bhushan and journalist Tarun Tejpal to deal with certain larger questions related to freedom of speech …

'What is wrong in seeking apology?': SC reserves verdict on sentencing in contempt case against Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 7 months ago

'What is wrong in seeking apology?': SC reserves verdict on sentencing in contempt case against Prashant Bhushan

Firstpost  

Bhushan urged the Supreme Court to give a ‘statesman-like message’ by recalling the verdict convicting him for contempt of the court for his tweets against the judiciary The Supreme Court on Tuesday concluded the hearing on the quantum of punishment to be awarded to lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan and reserved its verdict in the contempt case against him over two of …

'Not Seeking Mercy; Asking For Judicial Statesmanship': Dhavan To SC In Prashant Bhushan Contempt Case
4 years, 7 months ago

'Not Seeking Mercy; Asking For Judicial Statesmanship': Dhavan To SC In Prashant Bhushan Contempt Case

Live Law  

Senior Advocate Dr. Rajeev Dhavan, appearing for Advocate Prashant Bhushan in the contempt case, told the Supreme Court that he was not seeking mercy and was asking for "judicial statesmanship". We are asking for statesmanship from this Court", submitted Dr.Dhavan before a bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra, B R Gavai and Krishna Murari, which was hearing on. We are asking …

[Breaking]'Tells Us What Is Wrong In Using The Word "Apology"': Asks Justice Mishra As SC Reserves Judgment In Prashant Bhushan Contempt Case Over Two Tweets
4 years, 7 months ago

[Breaking]'Tells Us What Is Wrong In Using The Word "Apology"': Asks Justice Mishra As SC Reserves Judgment In Prashant Bhushan Contempt Case Over Two Tweets

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra on Tuesday reserved judgment on the sentence in the suo moto contempt case against Advocate Prashant Bhushan over his tweets. Observations on the August 20 Order of the Supreme Court were submitted by Dhavan before the Court as he stated that the Order giving time to Bhushan to apologize gave the …

Prashant Bhushan contempt case: Why he deserved to be held guilty
4 years, 7 months ago

Prashant Bhushan contempt case: Why he deserved to be held guilty

Op India  

By judgment dated 14.08.2020 pronounced by a Bench of 3 Judges of the Supreme Court, Prashant Bhushan, an Advocate practising before the Supreme Court and having a standing over 30 years, was found guilty of having committed criminal contempt of court and the case is adjourned to hear regarding the sentence. The first one reads as follows: “CJI rides a …

SC Reserves Order on Bhushan Sentence, Urged to Show Statesmanship
4 years, 7 months ago

SC Reserves Order on Bhushan Sentence, Urged to Show Statesmanship

The Quint  

Dhavan then explained why he had asked for Bhushan’s statement to be read out to the court. “An apology shouldn’t be made just to get out of clutches of the court,” Dhavan suggested, adding that “an apology must be sincere.” A sincere explanation, he according to him, should be considered to fall within the term ‘apology’. “The court is not …

In 2009 Prashant Bhushan Case, SC Requests CJI for 'Appropriate' Bench as Judge Falls 'Short of Time'
4 years, 7 months ago

In 2009 Prashant Bhushan Case, SC Requests CJI for 'Appropriate' Bench as Judge Falls 'Short of Time'

News 18  

The Supreme Court Tuesday decided to refer to another bench the 2009 contempt case against activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan and journalist Tarun Tejpal to deal with certain larger questions related to freedom of speech and levelling of corruption charges against the judiciary. Dhavan said the questions raised by Bhushan included the issue whether bona fide opinions of corruption also constitute contempt …

SC reserves contempt verdict against Prashant Bhushan over his two tweets
4 years, 7 months ago

SC reserves contempt verdict against Prashant Bhushan over his two tweets

India TV News  

SC reserves contempt verdict against Prashant Bhushan over his two tweets KK Venugopal, Attorney-General of India, urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to let off lawyer Prashant Bhushan with a warning in the contempt of court case initiated against the activist- lawyer for his tweets criticising the apex court and Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde. The Supreme Court on …

Old Bhushan Contempt Case to Be Heard After Justice Mishra Retires
4 years, 7 months ago

Old Bhushan Contempt Case to Be Heard After Justice Mishra Retires

The Quint  

On Tuesday, 25 August, the Supreme Court decided to adjourn the 2009 contempt case against Prashant Bhushan for his comments about corruption in the judiciary to Tehelka magazine till 10 September. In the 2009 case, a three-judge bench of the court, comprising Justices Arun Mishra, BR Gavai, and Krishna Murari, had previously decided it would examine whether it is possible …

What's Wrong in Using the Word Apology, SC Asks Prashant Bhushan, Reserves Order on Contempt Plea
4 years, 7 months ago

What's Wrong in Using the Word Apology, SC Asks Prashant Bhushan, Reserves Order on Contempt Plea

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved the order in contempt case against activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan. “He should withdraw all statements and express regret,” said the top law officer when the bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra sought his views on the ‘defiant’ statement of Bhushan. On August 20, the top court had granted time till August 24 to Bhushan to …

Insincere apology will be 'contempt of my conscience', says Prashant Bhushan; SC to consider statement today
4 years, 7 months ago

Insincere apology will be 'contempt of my conscience', says Prashant Bhushan; SC to consider statement today

Firstpost  

On 20 August, the senior advocate refused to apologise for his tweet about CJI SA Bobde astride a heavy bike and another on the role of the Supreme Court in the past six years Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan, held guilty of contempt for his tweets against the judiciary, refused to offer an apology to the Supreme Court on Monday, saying what …

Prashant Bhushan's justification of tweets painful, improper: Supreme Court
4 years, 7 months ago

Prashant Bhushan's justification of tweets painful, improper: Supreme Court

India Today  

As Attorney General KK Venugopal sought forgiveness for activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan in the contempt of court case in Supreme Court, Justice Arun Mishra said the remarks and justification made by Bhushan “were painful”. The Supreme Court Tuesday granted 30 minutes to activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan, convicted for contempt, to 'think over' his stand of not expressing regret over his tweets against …

Supreme Court asks Prashant Bhushan to think over his charges against court, AG says he should be forgiven
4 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court asks Prashant Bhushan to think over his charges against court, AG says he should be forgiven

India Today  

As the Supreme Court begun hearing of the contempt of court case against senior advocate Prashant Bhushan on Tuesday, Attorney General KK Venugopal sought pardon and said he should be forgiven by the court. The Supreme Court once again asked Prashant Bhushan to "think over" the allegations he has raised against the judiciary and whether he will withdraw the allegations. …

Whether Bona Fide Opinion About Corruption In Judiciary Amount To Contempt: Prashant Bhushan Submits 10 Questions In 2009 Case
4 years, 7 months ago

Whether Bona Fide Opinion About Corruption In Judiciary Amount To Contempt: Prashant Bhushan Submits 10 Questions In 2009 Case

Live Law  

After the Supreme Court framed larger questions for consideration in an eleven-year old contempt case against Advocate Prashant Bhushan for alleging that "at least half of the 16 Chief Justices of India were corrupt" in an interview to Tehelka Magazine in 2009, a revised list of questions have been put to top court in light of its earlier order of …

"Comments Were Opinion Made In Good Faith Founded on True Facts":Rajeev Dhavan Seeks To Recall The SC Judgment Convicting Prashant Bhushan [Read WS]
4 years, 7 months ago

"Comments Were Opinion Made In Good Faith Founded on True Facts":Rajeev Dhavan Seeks To Recall The SC Judgment Convicting Prashant Bhushan [Read WS]

Live Law  

"Bhushan's comments were opinion made in good faith founded on true facts," submitted Senior Advocate Dr. Rajeev Dhavan in his written submission filed before the Supreme Court on sentencing of Advocate Prashant Bhushan, in the contempt verdict. Prashant Bhushan Contempt: SC To Consider Tomorrow 'Effect Of Supplementary Statement' Senior Advocate Dhavan has submitted that the Supreme Court refuted Bhushan's claim …

'Insincere Apology Would Amount to Contempt of Conscience': Prashant Bhushan Refuses to Say Sorry
4 years, 7 months ago

'Insincere Apology Would Amount to Contempt of Conscience': Prashant Bhushan Refuses to Say Sorry

News 18  

Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan refused to offer an apology to the Supreme Court on Monday for his two tweets against the judiciary saying what he expressed represented his bona fide belief which he continued to hold. An insincere apology would amount to the contempt of my conscience and of an institution, Bhushan said in his supplementary statement filed in the suo …

Bhushan Won’t Make ‘Insincere’ Apology, SC Lists Hearing on 25 Aug
4 years, 7 months ago

Bhushan Won’t Make ‘Insincere’ Apology, SC Lists Hearing on 25 Aug

The Quint  

It is with deep regret that I read the order of this Hon’ble Court dated 20th of August. I believe that the Supreme Court is the last bastion of hope for the protection of fundamental rights, the watchdog institutions and indeed for constitutional democracy itself. Therefore I expressed myself in good faith, not to malign the Supreme Court or any …

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