'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 his tweets, said reports. 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 apex court on 14 August had held Bhushan guilty of criminal contempt for two “derogatory tweets” against the judiciary, saying they cannot be said to be a fair criticism of the functioning of the judiciary made in the public interest. “The court can speak through orders only and even in his affidavit, Bhushan has made disparaging remarks against the judiciary”, the bench said.

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'We can't call any part of India as Pakistan': SC accepts Karnataka High Court judge 'unconditional' apology
6 months, 1 week ago

'We can't call any part of India as Pakistan': SC accepts Karnataka High Court judge 'unconditional' apology

India TV News  

Karnataka High Court judge Justice Srishananda on Wednesday apologised unconditionally to the Supreme Court for his controversial remarks. In his apology filed in the Supreme Court, Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda has said that his statement was presented in the wrong context. Accepting his apology, the Supreme Court said, "We have to see that Justice Shrishanand has apologised in open court proceedings. …

Supreme Court Asks Lawyer Imprisoned For Contempt Of Court To Tender Apology Before Judges
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Asks Lawyer Imprisoned For Contempt Of Court To Tender Apology Before Judges

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday asked a lawyer, who was sentenced to six months imprisonment by the Delhi High Court for contempt of court, to tender an unconditional apology before the judges against whom he made objectionable remarks. She pointed out that even in cases where more grave allegations have been made, the Supreme Court has let off contemnors with …

Contempt Proceedings Against Lalit Modi Closed After He Tenders Unconditional Apology
1 year, 11 months ago

Contempt Proceedings Against Lalit Modi Closed After He Tenders Unconditional Apology

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Monday closed contempt proceedings against ex-IPL commissioner Lalit Modi after he tendered an unconditional apology for his remarks against the judiciary in social media posts. “We accept the unconditional apology with a broad heart because the Court always believes in forgiveness more particularly when an apology is tendered unconditional and from the bottom of the heart…Accepting …

‘Want To See If Apology Really Comes From The Heart’: Supreme Court Refuses To Close Contempt Proceedings Against Odisha Lawyers For Strike
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Want To See If Apology Really Comes From The Heart’: Supreme Court Refuses To Close Contempt Proceedings Against Odisha Lawyers For Strike

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, refused to close contempt proceedings against lawyers who had indulged in vandalism in court premises during their strike demanding formation of new Benches of the Orissa High Court. Kaul and Justice Manoj Misra that the lawyers against whom the Apex Court had issued contempt notices have tendered unconditional apology. It can only be reflected by …

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 …

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 …

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, 6 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 …

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, 7 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 …

In Bhushan Case, SC Comments On 2018 Judges' Press Conference; Says 'We Hope It's The First And The Last Occasion'
4 years, 7 months ago

In Bhushan Case, SC Comments On 2018 Judges' Press Conference; Says 'We Hope It's The First And The Last Occasion'

Live Law  

Some interesting comments have been made in today's judgment in Prashant Bhushan contempt case by Justice Arun Mishra led bench about the Press Conference held by four Supreme Court judges in January 2018. The court observed thus:"We hope it was the first and the last occasion that the Judges have gone to press, and God gives wisdom to protect its …

Prashant Bhushan: My Contempt Case a Watershed Moment for Freedom of Speech
4 years, 7 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” …

Prashant Bhushan Fined Re 1: Supreme Court Judgment in Contempt Case, Chronology of Events
4 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

'Recall Prashant Bhushan contempt verdict': Ahead of SC decision on quantum of sentence, 122 students pen open letter
4 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

[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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

"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 …

[Breaking] "Offering An Apology Would Be Contempt Of My Conscience And That Of Supreme Court": Prashant Bhushan Refuses To Apologize In Contempt Case [Read Affidavit]
4 years, 7 months ago

[Breaking] "Offering An Apology Would Be Contempt Of My Conscience And That Of Supreme Court": Prashant Bhushan Refuses To Apologize In Contempt Case [Read Affidavit]

Live Law  

Advocate Prashant Bhushan has filed a supplementary affidavit before the Supreme Court, refusing to tender an apology with respect to the statements made by him over Twitter, in connection to functioning of the Supreme Court as well as the CJI. Bhushan said that the remarks made by him were a "constructive criticism" of the Court and therefore, retracting the same …

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 …

Retracting statement contempt of conscience: Prashant Bhushan refuses to apologise to SC
4 years, 7 months ago

Retracting statement contempt of conscience: Prashant Bhushan refuses to apologise to SC

India Today  

Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan on Monday filed a supplementary statement refusing 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 …

'Need To Speak Truth To Power; Be Prepared To Suffer Jail For That' : Prashant Bhushan Hints No Apology In Contempt Case
4 years, 7 months ago

'Need To Speak Truth To Power; Be Prepared To Suffer Jail For That' : Prashant Bhushan Hints No Apology In Contempt Case

Live Law  

Two days before the deadline given by the Supreme Court to tender "unconditional apology" in the contempt case, Advocate Prashant Bhushan stressed on the need to speak truth to power and said that one should be prepared even to go to jail for that.He was speaking at a Facebook Live session organized by the the Students Federation of India yesterday …

Let Prashant Bhushan prove case: Noted jurist Soli Sorabjee calls for skipping sentence in contempt case
4 years, 7 months ago

Let Prashant Bhushan prove case: Noted jurist Soli Sorabjee calls for skipping sentence in contempt case

India Today  

Noted Indian jurist and former Attorney General, Soli Sorabjee, has called for the Supreme Court to drop the sentencing of senior advocate Prashant Bhushan in a contempt of court case. Talking to India Today TV, Soli Sorabjee said, “Allow him to prove his case with evidence about judicial corruption, instead of silencing him.” The remarks come ahead of the sentencing …

Prashant Bhushan case | In ‘revised’ order, Supreme Court prominently features Attorney General’s name
4 years, 7 months ago

Prashant Bhushan case | In ‘revised’ order, Supreme Court prominently features Attorney General’s name

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has published a “revised” order in the advocate Prashant Bhushan suo motu contempt case, this time prominently featuring the name of Attorney General K.K. The order copy published initially on the court’s official website on Thursday had not shown Mr. Venugopal's name even though the top law officer was present during the entire hearing and had even …

SC Says Punishment Will Not be Enforced Till Decision on Prashant Bhushan's Review Plea
4 years, 7 months ago

SC Says Punishment Will Not be Enforced Till Decision on Prashant Bhushan's Review Plea

News 18  

The vehement submissions of activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Thursday that hearing on his sentencing in the contempt case be either deferred or transferred to other bench prompted the Supreme Court to assure him that it will be “fair” to him and the punishment will not be enforced till his review plea against the conviction is decided. The top court granted …

To Punish For Contempt, Court Has To Show Comments 'Substantially Interfered With Administration Of Justice' :Dhavan Tells SC In Bhushan Case
4 years, 7 months ago

To Punish For Contempt, Court Has To Show Comments 'Substantially Interfered With Administration Of Justice' :Dhavan Tells SC In Bhushan Case

Live Law  

To punish for contempt, the court has to show that the comments "substantially interfered with the administration of justice", submitted Rajeev Dhavan, Senior Advocate, before the Supreme Court in the sentence hearing in the contempt case against Advocate Prashant Bhushan.Appearing for Bhushan, Dhavan referred to Section 13 of the Contempt of Courts Act.13. To punish for contempt, the court has …

Prashant Bhushan contempt case: 'Show remorse,' says court; tweets expressed my bonafide belief, argues lawyer
4 years, 7 months ago

Prashant Bhushan contempt case: 'Show remorse,' says court; tweets expressed my bonafide belief, argues lawyer

Firstpost  

Prashant Bhushan told SC that he did not tweet in ‘absence mindedness’ and it would be insincere and contemptuous on his part to offer an apology for the tweets that expressed what was and continues to be his bona fide belief The Supreme Court Thursday granted activist and senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan two days to reconsider his statements — which …

SC Asks Bhushan to Apologise, Rethink Contempt Statement by 24 Aug
4 years, 7 months ago

SC Asks Bhushan to Apologise, Rethink Contempt Statement by 24 Aug

The Quint  

Dhavan then proceeded to refer to parts of that affidavit, including the allegations against specific Chief Justices, but Justice Mishra asked him to stop taking names. When Dhavan continued without mentioning the names of the judges, Justice Mishra said that the court had not wished to go into “all this” and asked him to move on. Dhavan later also tried …

[Contempt] "I Do Not Ask For Mercy, I Do Not Appeal to Magnanimity, I am Here To Cheerfully Submit to Any Penalty": Prashant Bhushan Tells SC Quoting Gandhiji
4 years, 7 months ago

[Contempt] "I Do Not Ask For Mercy, I Do Not Appeal to Magnanimity, I am Here To Cheerfully Submit to Any Penalty": Prashant Bhushan Tells SC Quoting Gandhiji

Live Law  

Advocate Prashant Bhushan made a statement before the Supreme Court expressing his dismay at being held guilty of contempt, despite his efforts to uphold the majesty of the Court, "at some personal and professional cost". Expressing "shock" over his conviction order, Bhushan said that the Court had arrived at an adverse finding, sans any evidence of his motives to launch …

Contempt case: Supreme Court rejects Prashant Bhushan's submission for hearing on sentence by another bench
4 years, 7 months ago

Contempt case: Supreme Court rejects Prashant Bhushan's submission for hearing on sentence by another bench

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the submission of activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan that the arguments on quantum of sentence in the contempt proceedings in which he has been held guilty be heard by another top court bench. A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra gave assurance to Bhushan that no punishment will be acted upon till his review against the …

SC to examine \'larger issues\' on allegations against judges
4 years, 7 months ago

SC to examine \'larger issues\' on allegations against judges

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will examine the larger questions involved in contempt cases with respect to allegations of corruption against sitting or former judges and the procedure to be followed in dealing with them. The court passed this order while hearing the 2009 contempt case against advocate Prashant Bhushan who allegedly spoke about judicial …

Supreme Court to look at larger issues in contempt cases
4 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court to look at larger issues in contempt cases

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court shall examine the larger questions involved in contempt cases with respect to procedures and situations which lead to judicial corruption allegations, it held on Monday while hearing the 2009 contempt case against Prashant Bhushan who allegedly spoke about judicial “corruption” in an interview to Tehelka magazine. Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, appearing for Bhushan, submitted that he agreed …

Prashant Bhushan conviction: prominent personalities express anguish
4 years, 7 months ago

Prashant Bhushan conviction: prominent personalities express anguish

The Hindu  

Prominent personalities, including retired Supreme Court judges, senior apex court lawyers, former bureaucrats and Services chiefs, authors and veteran journalists have expressed their anguish at the top court’s conviction of civil rights lawyer Prashant Bhushan for his two tweets. Singhvi and Madan B. Lokur; former naval chiefs L. Ramdas and Vishnu Bhagwat; activists Aruna Roy and Harsh Mander; author Arundhati …

1,000+ Lawyers Express ‘Dismay’ Over SC’s Bhushan Contempt Verdict
4 years, 7 months ago

1,000+ Lawyers Express ‘Dismay’ Over SC’s Bhushan Contempt Verdict

The Quint  

The lawyers warn that this judgment will not help with restoring the authority of the apex court in the eyes of the public, and will instead have a chilling effect on senior lawyers. A silenced bar, cannot lead to a strong court.” After expressing their disappointment over the fact that the court declined to seek the opinion of Attorney General …

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