Retracting statement contempt of conscience: Prashant Bhushan refuses to apologise to SC
4 years, 4 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 his supplementary statement filed in the suo motu contempt case against him by the top court, taking note of advocate Anuj Saxena's complaint. On August 20, the top court had granted time till August 24 to Bhushan to reconsider his “defiant statement” refusing to apologise and tender “unconditional apology” for contemptuous tweets against the judiciary and rejected his submission that quantum of punishment be decided by another bench. The top court had said that it would hear the matter on August 25 for considering the “unconditional apology” if filed by Bhushan.

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Karnataka HC Recalls Order Initiating Criminal Contempt Against Advocate Who Misbehaved In Court After He Tenders Unconditional Apology
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka HC Recalls Order Initiating Criminal Contempt Against Advocate Who Misbehaved In Court After He Tenders Unconditional Apology

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has recalled its order directing the initiation of criminal contempt action against an advocate for misbehaving in court by throwing the case files, addressing the bench in a loud voice, and refusing to argue on merits after he tendered an unconditional apology before the court. A single judge bench of Justice K S Hemalekha allowed the …

Supreme Court Asks Lawyer Imprisoned For Contempt Of Court To Tender Apology Before Judges
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Trial-Related Anxiety Does Not Justify Act Of Casting Aspersion On Judge: Delhi High Court Imposes ₹5K Cost On Contemnor
1 year, 10 months ago

Trial-Related Anxiety Does Not Justify Act Of Casting Aspersion On Judge: Delhi High Court Imposes ₹5K Cost On Contemnor

Live Law  

Closing the contempt proceedings against a person, the Delhi High Court observed that the anxiety, which the man went through during the trial of the case filed by his former wife, does not justify the actions of casting aspersion on a judicial officer.Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora accepted the unconditional apology tendered by him, with a warning to exercise restraint …

Supreme Court closes 2009 contempt of court case against Prashant Bhushan
2 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

Supreme Court Suspends HC's Contempt Sentence On Persons Who Filed Frivolous Cases Against Azim Premji
2 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Suspends HC's Contempt Sentence On Persons Who Filed Frivolous Cases Against Azim Premji

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday suspended for three years the sentence imposed by the Karnataka High Court for contempt of court on Advocate R Subramanian and P Sadanand for filing multiple petitions on the same cause of action through the private company "India Awake For Transparency" against the against former Wipro Chairman Azim Premji and his associates.Advocate R Subramanian through. …

Inadvertent: SC Clarifies No Contempt Proceedings Against Sardesai
3 years, 10 months 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 …

Contempt Of Court-Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Prashant Bhushan's Plea For Intra-Court Appeal Before Review Petitions Are Adjudicated
4 years ago

Contempt Of Court-Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Prashant Bhushan's Plea For Intra-Court Appeal Before Review Petitions Are Adjudicated

Live Law  

Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed an application filed by Advocate Prashant Bhushan seeking a direction from the top court that the two plea's praying review of the orders of conviction for contempt of court be heard after the adjudication of the petition raising the issue of right of appeal.A three Judge Bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justices AM …

Contempt of Court- Prashant Bhushan Moves Supreme Court Seeking Hearing On Plea For Intra-Court Appeal Before Review Petitions Are Adjudicated
4 years ago

Contempt of Court- Prashant Bhushan Moves Supreme Court Seeking Hearing On Plea For Intra-Court Appeal Before Review Petitions Are Adjudicated

Live Law  

Advocate Prashant Bhushan has moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction from the top court that the two plea's praying review of the orders of conviction for contempt of court be heard after the adjudication of the petition raising the issue of right of appeal.On August 14, 2020 the Supreme Court held Bhushan guilty of contempt of court in the …

Attorney General's Consent Sought to Initiate Contempt Proceeding Against Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

"He Expresses Regret": AG Declines Consent To Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Prashant Bhushan For His Tweet Over CJI 's MP Visit
4 years, 1 month ago

"He Expresses Regret": AG Declines Consent To Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Prashant Bhushan For His Tweet Over CJI 's MP Visit

Live Law  

Attorney General KK Venugopal has refused to grant his consent for initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against Advocate Prashant Bhushan for his recent tweet over CJI Bobde's visit to Madhya Pradesh. In October 2020, Advocate Sunil Kumar Singh had written a letter to the AG against Bhushan's tweet which had questioned the CJI for using a "special chopper" provided by …

Prashant Bhushan files fresh plea seeking review of Supreme Court order in contempt case
4 years, 3 months ago

Prashant Bhushan files fresh plea seeking review of Supreme Court order in contempt case

Firstpost  

The petition said it was a manifest error on the part of the judgment passed on 31 August to conclude that criticism of individual judges amounted to a malicious attack on the court itself New Delhi: Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan moved the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking review of the 31 August sentencing order to either pay fine of Re 1 …

Prashant Bhushan Files Review Petition Against Sentence Order in The Contempt Case [Read Petition]
4 years, 3 months ago

Prashant Bhushan Files Review Petition Against Sentence Order in The Contempt Case [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Advocate Prashant Bhushan has filed another petition in the Supreme Court, this time seeking review of the sentencing order August 31, 2020, whereby the Top Court imposed a fine of Re. 'Paying Fine Does Not Mean I Accept SC Judgment; Filing Review Today': Prashant Bhushan Deposits One Rupee Fine In Contempt Case He has submitted that at no point did …

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, 3 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 …

Prashant Bhushan Files Fresh Plea in SC Seeking Review of Punishment in Contempt Case
4 years, 3 months ago

Prashant Bhushan Files Fresh Plea in SC Seeking Review of Punishment in Contempt Case

News 18  

Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan moved the Supreme Court on Thursday seeking review of the August 31 sentencing order to either pay nominal fine of Re 1 or face a three-month jail term and debarment from law practice for three years in the contempt case for his two tweets against the judiciary. Bhushan, who has already deposited Re 1 as fine with …

Prashant Bhushan Accuses Bar Body of Trying to Gag Lawyers
4 years, 3 months ago

Prashant Bhushan Accuses Bar Body of Trying to Gag Lawyers

News 18  

Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan, convicted recently in a contempt case, Wednesday accused the Bar Council of Delhi of trying to gag lawyers from speaking critically about the judiciary. So Bar Council now wants to gag lawyers from speaking critically about the Judiciary, Bhushan wrote on Twitter. The BCD sent the notice in pursuance of the resolution of September 6 of the …

Attorney General KK Venugopal refuses to grant consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Rajdeep Sardesai
4 years, 3 months ago

Attorney General KK Venugopal refuses to grant consent to initiate contempt proceedings against Rajdeep Sardesai

Firstpost  

The petitioner mentioned Rajdeep Sardesai’s tweets on the day when the top court imposed a fine of Re 1 on Prashant Bhushan for the activist-lawyer’s two tweets against the judiciary Attorney General KK Venugopal on Thursday declined to grant permission to initiate contempt proceedings against veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai over tweets that were allegedly critical of the Supreme Court in …

Attorney General denies consent for contempt case against Rajdeep Sardesai
4 years, 3 months ago

Attorney General denies consent for contempt case against Rajdeep Sardesai

Op India  

Attorney General KK Venugopal on Friday declined to give his consent for initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against controversial journalist Rajdeep Sardesai for making a series of statements against the judiciary on Twitter. According to Live Law, Attorney General KK Venugopal, in his letter to Supreme Court advocate Om Prakash Parihar, denied his consent to initiate contempt proceedings against controversial …

[Breaking] "Sardesai's Statement Not Serious As To Undermine The Majesty Of Supreme Court":AG Declines Consent To Initiate Contempt Against Rajdeep Sardesai
4 years, 3 months ago

[Breaking] "Sardesai's Statement Not Serious As To Undermine The Majesty Of Supreme Court":AG Declines Consent To Initiate Contempt Against Rajdeep Sardesai

Live Law  

Attorney General KK Venugopal has rejected an application seeking his consent for the initiation of contempt proceedings against Consulting Editor of the India Today Group, Rajdeep Sardesai for his tweets in relation to Prashant Bhushan Contempt Case."Mr. Attorney General KK Venugopal has rejected an application seeking his consent for the initiation of contempt proceedings against Consulting Editor of the India …

Prashant Bhushan Moves Supreme Court, Seeks Review of Contempt Case Verdict
4 years, 3 months ago

Prashant Bhushan Moves Supreme Court, Seeks Review of Contempt Case Verdict

News 18  

Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking review of the order holding him guilty for contempt of court for his two derogatory tweets against the judiciary. The lawyer was directed by the top court to deposit the fine with the Supreme Court registry by September 15 and failure to comply would entail a three-month jail term and …

'Defence Of Fair Comment Ignored': Prashant Bhushan Files Review Against Contempt Verdict [Read Petition]
4 years, 3 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 …

Bhushan files review plea against conviction
4 years, 3 months ago

Bhushan files review plea against conviction

Live Mint  

Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan on Monday filed a review petition in the Supreme Court challenging his conviction for contempt of court in the suo motu case for his two tweets criticizing the judiciary. The top court on 14 August had held Bhushan guilty of contempt for his tweets and on 31 August imposed a ₹1 fine as punishment. I will …

Centre using sedition law to curb free speech, says former Supreme Court justice MB Lokur
4 years, 3 months ago

Centre using sedition law to curb free speech, says former Supreme Court justice MB Lokur

Firstpost  

Speaking on the contempt of court issue related to lawyer Prashant Bhushan, the former apex court judge said his statements were misread New Delhi: The government is using the sedition law with an iron hand to curb free speech in an overreaction to people’s opinion, former Supreme Court justice MB Lokur said on Monday. Another method by which the State …

'Doesn't mean I have accepted SC verdict': Prashant Bhushan pays Re 1 fine, says he will file review petition
4 years, 3 months ago

'Doesn't mean I have accepted SC verdict': Prashant Bhushan pays Re 1 fine, says he will file review petition

Firstpost  

Bhushan said a ’truth fund’ will be created out of contributions received from across the country to provide legal aid to those prosecuted for dissent New Delhi: Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan said on Monday that paying off the token fine of Re 1 imposed on him by the Supreme Court in a contempt case does not mean that he has accepted …

Payment of Fine Does Not Mean I Have Accepted SC Verdict: Bhushan on Contempt Case
4 years, 3 months ago

Payment of Fine Does Not Mean I Have Accepted SC Verdict: Bhushan on Contempt Case

News 18  

Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan said on Monday that paying off the token fine of Re 1 imposed on him by the Supreme Court in a contempt case does not mean that he has accepted the verdict and would file a review petition against the judgement. Bhushan, who deposited the fine with the apex court Registry over his two tweets seen as …

Prashant Bhushan Moves SC Seeking 'Right To Intra- Court Appeal' Against 'Original Criminal Contempt Orders' Passed By It [Read Petition]
4 years, 3 months ago

Prashant Bhushan Moves SC Seeking 'Right To Intra- Court Appeal' Against 'Original Criminal Contempt Orders' Passed By It [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, who was recently held guilty of contempt for his remarks over the CJI and functioning of the Supreme Court, has moved the Top Court seeking a declaration that a person convicted in an original criminal contempt case has a "right to an intra-court appeal" to be heard by a larger and different bench. Thus, while the court …

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

BCI Asks Delhi Bar Council To Examine Prashant Bhushan's Contempt Case And Take Decision
4 years, 4 months ago

BCI Asks Delhi Bar Council To Examine Prashant Bhushan's Contempt Case And Take Decision

News 18  

New Delhi: The Bar Council of India has asked Bar Council of Delhi to examine the conviction and fine of Re one imposed on activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan by the Supreme Court in a contempt case and take a legally-mandated decision with regard to his rights as a lawyer. The Bar Council of a state grants license to a person to …

International Commission of Jurists Calls For Review Of Contempt Law In India; Expresses Concern Regarding Bhushan Judgment
4 years, 4 months ago

International Commission of Jurists Calls For Review Of Contempt Law In India; Expresses Concern Regarding Bhushan Judgment

Live Law  

Expressing concern over the Supreme Court's decision to convict Advocate Prashant Bhushan for criminal contempt, the International Commission of Jurists has urged for a review of criminal contempt laws in the country. The ICJ has thus joined over 1800 Indian lawyers in expressing concern over the judgment and asking the Supreme Court "to review the standards of criminal contempt". On …

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

‘Watershed Moment for Freedom of Speech’: Bhushan on Contempt Case
4 years, 4 months ago

‘Watershed Moment for Freedom of Speech’: Bhushan on Contempt Case

The Quint  

I have had the greatest respect for the institution of the Supreme Court. My tweets were not intended in any way to disrespect the Supreme Court or the judiciary as a whole, but were merely meant to express my anguish, at what I felt, was a deviation from its sterling past record. This issue was never about me versus the …

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

[Breaking] 'This Case Is A Watershed Moment for Freedom of Speech, I Will Respectfully Pay The Fine While I Reserve My Right To Seek Review': Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 4 months ago

[Breaking] 'This Case Is A Watershed Moment for Freedom of Speech, I Will Respectfully Pay The Fine While I Reserve My Right To Seek Review': Prashant Bhushan

Live Law  

In response to the Supreme Court's pronouncement of the sentence in the contempt case, Advocate Prashant Bhushan addressed a press conference on Monday evening, stating that he will pay the fine of One Rupee imposed by the court, subject to his right to seek review of the verdict. "The Supreme Court of India has announced its verdict on the contempt …

'Not warranted': Former Law Minister Moily on SC punishing Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 4 months ago

'Not warranted': Former Law Minister Moily on SC punishing Prashant Bhushan

India TV News  

Former Union Law Minister M Veerappa Moily on Monday said that the Supreme Court punishing activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan was unwarranted, and felt that the case against him could have been referred to the Bar Council of India. "It looks as if it was not warranted," he said on the Supreme Court imposing a token fine of one rupee against Bhushan …

'Not Warranted': Former Union Law Minister Moily Displeased With SC Punishing Prashant Bhushan
4 years, 4 months ago

'Not Warranted': Former Union Law Minister Moily Displeased With SC Punishing Prashant Bhushan

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Monday punishing activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan was unwarranted, former Union Law Minister M Veerappa Moily said and felt that the case against him could have been referred to the Bar Council of India. “It looks as if it was not warranted,” he said on the Supreme Court imposing a token fine of one rupee against Bhushan as …

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

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

When silence is not the answer
4 years, 4 months ago

When silence is not the answer

The Hindu  

“I live with the realisation that I have received from this institution much more than I have had the opportunity to give it…. When counsel for Bhushan had questioned the bench’s decision to prioritise this case in the absence of physical functioning of the court due to the lockdown, Justice Arun Mishra’s move to fix an early date for the …

Solicitor General Declines Nod to Contempt Case Against Swara Bhasker
4 years, 4 months ago

Solicitor General Declines Nod to Contempt Case Against Swara Bhasker

News 18  

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Wednesday refused consent to a plea seeking initiation of criminal contempt proceedings against Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker for her alleged “derogatory and scandalous” statements against the Supreme Court on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid verdict. “The Attorney General for India, on August 21, has declined to provide his consent for the reasons stated in the reply …

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