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Contempt of court
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We will see: SC on plea challenging Rakesh Asthana’s appointment
The plea said the Centre gave additional charge of the Delhi Police commissioner to Balaji Srivastava after the retirement of S.N. Shrivastava on June 30, and there was no indication at the time that the charge was temporary.
Attorney General Nods To Contempt Proceedings Against Kunal Kamra
The stand-up comic had criticised the SC over its ruling to grant Arnab Goswami bail in his four tweets.
AG Venugopal declines contempt proceedings against Rajdeep Sardesai on SC tweets
Attorney General has declined to initiate contempt proceedings against him for his tweets critiquing Supreme Court verdict in the Prashant Bhushan case and other tweets allegedly against the judiciary
Plea in SC seeks contempt proceedings against Rajdeep Sardesai
"The Respondent (Sardesai) has wilfully disobeyed the decision of this Hon'ble Court and their conduct is contumacious. Therefore, a serious view of the conduct of the Respondent is required to be taken for ensuring proper administration of justice,"
BCI asks Delhi Bar Council to examine Prashant Bhushan”s contempt case and take decision
A bench headed by Justice Aruna Mishra (since retired) had convicted Bhushan for his two tweets against the judiciary.
Prashant Bhushan Case: Pay Re 1 or face 3-month jail term with 3-year ban: Supreme Court
Prashant Bhushan contempt case: The bench, comprising Justices Arun Mishra, B R Gavai and Krishna Murari, directed the lawyer to deposit the amount by September 15, failing which he will attract a jail term of three months and debarment from law practice for three years
Prashant Bhushan contempt case: SC set to pronounce quantum of sentence Monday
Bhushan in his statement had refused to offer an apology to the Supreme Court for his two tweets against the judiciary, saying what he expressed represented his bona fide belief which he continued to hold.
SC reserves order on Mallya’s plea seeking review of contempt of court
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on fugitive business tycoon Vijay Mallya's plea seeking for review of a 2017 judgment, which held him guilty of contempt of court.
What is wrong in apologising, SC asks Prashant Bhushan
Attorney General K.K. Venugopal submitted before the bench that his suggestion would be to close the matter without punishing Bhushan.
Painful to read Bhushan’s reply justifying his tweets: Justice Mishra
New Delhi, Aug 25 : Justice Arun Mishra, during the hearing on the sentencing of advocate Prashant Bhushan…
Supreme Court reserves verdict on sentence against Prashant Bhushan over his tweets
New Delhi: Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the sentence to be awarded to lawyer Prashant…
There should be no attempt to coerce apology from me, Bhushan Bhushan to Supreme Court
The bench replied to Venugopal that the tone, tenor and content of Bhushan's statement made it worse, saying, "Is it defence or aggravation, you as A-G consider it."
Prashant Bhushan Won’t Apologise: “Would Be Contempt Of My Conscience”
"Retracting the statement or offering insincere apology would amount to contempt of my conscience," Prashant Bhushan told the three-judge bench hearing the case.
Convicting Bhushan For Contempt Fine, But Don’t Punish Him: A-G Venugopal To Supreme Court
Justice Mishra noted that it is after all about this that if a person wants to purge the contempt, one should also know where to draw a line.
SC to Prashant Bhushan: We been always fair to you, don’t know if you’ve been to us
A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra told senior advocate Dushyant Dave, representing Bhushan, "We are always fair to you. We do not know whether you are fair to us."
Defer hearing on sentence in contempt case, Prashant Bhushan to Supreme Court
Bhushan said he seeks to file the review within 30 days from the date of judgment, as he is entitled under the law.
1,500 lawyers to SC: Stop miscarriage of justice in Bhushan case
Expressing “dismay” over the conviction of advocate Prashant Bhushan by the Supreme Court in a contempt of court…
Will seek Aug 14 verdict’s review: Prashant Bhushan’s counsel to Supreme Court
On Friday, the apex court had also said that the "attack on the judiciary has to be dealt with a requisite degree of firmness", as it "may affect the national honour and prestige in the comity of nations".
Chelsea Manning sent back to jail for contempt, says spokesman
Former US military intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning was ordered back to jail on Thursday for refusing to testify…
SC to hear Rafale review pleas, contempt plea against Rahul on May 10
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing on a bunch of review…
SC should recall Rafale verdict, try Modi government for perjury: congress
New Delhi, Dec 16 :Terming that the Supreme Court judgment on the Rafale case was “void” as it…
We can send you in jail in contempt of court : SC to Assam NRC coordinator, registrar
New Delhi, Aug 7 : The Supreme Court on Tuesday reprimanded the National Register of Citizens (NCR) Assam’s…
Deposit money as directed, Tihar is not far: SC to Jaypee
New Delhi, Jan 10: The Supreme Court on Wednesday told Jaypee Associates to deposit Rs 125 crore as…
No relief to Justice CS Karnan: Supreme Court
Delhi, June 7: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant any relief to Calcutta High Court judge…
NCLT dismisses contempt of court plea against Tata Sons
Jan 18: A top corporate tribunal on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed against Tata Sons by its ousted Chairman…
SC asked to initiate contempt against 3 lawyers for beating Kanhaiya in police custody
The Supreme Court on Tuesday was urged to initiate contempt of court proceedings against three lawyers who were…