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Regret ‘Error’: Prashant Bhushan On His Tweet On CJI
In a tweet last month, Prashant Bhushan was critical of the CJI being provided a special helicopter by the MP government.
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
Once its core member, Prashant Bhushan says IAC propped up by RSS, BJP
AAP founder member and civil rights lawyer Prashant Bhushan, who was expelled from the party in 2015, has…
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.
Advocate Bhushan’s conduct reflects ego, zero remorse, SC says during sentencing
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday while imposing a token fine of Re 1 on advocate Prashant…
Bhushan cites 2018 press meet, SC hopes its last time judges go to press
New Delhi, Aug 31 : As advocate Prashant Bhushan, defending his expression of opinion through tweets, cited the…
Prashant Bhushan contempt case chronology
Supreme Court imposes fine of Re 1 on Bhushan, to be paid by September 15; default to lead to 3-month-jail term, debarment from practice in the apex court for 3 years.
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.
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.
Lawyer Moves SC For Live Telecast Of Bhushan Case Hearing
On August 14, the apex court had held activist-lawyer Bhushan guilty of contempt of court for his tweet criticising the judiciary.
SC Reserves Order On Bhushan’s Sentencing For Contempt, Seeks Apology
Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, representing Bhushan, said the criticism of retired judges does not amount to contempt, and there are judgments to this effect.
Freedom of speech not absolute for anyone: SC in Bhushan contempt case
The Supreme Court on Thursday said freedom of speech is not absolute for anyone and told advocate Prashant…
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.
103 dignitaries condemn statements against SC verdict in Bhushan case
The dignitaries said for a senior advocate of the Supreme Court, contempt of the court is something which cannot be justified by any pressure group.
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".
SC to consider larger questions in 2009 contempt case against Prashant Bhushan, Tarun Tejpal
The bench said that even the court wants to give the case a quietus but it there are certain questions which need consideration.
SC holds Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt over tweets against CJI, judiciary
A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said the court will hear the arguments on the quantum of punishment on August 20.
Prashant Bhushan plea listed before another SC bench, explanation sought
The matter was listed before a bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and K.M. Joseph on August 10, but now has been deleted.
‘Politically motivated activism’: Ex-judges, CEC counter pro-Bhushan lobby
“We concerned citizens, hereby disapprove of this group in its acts of routinely producing a negative public narrative replete with disrespect to Indian democratic institutions,” wrote the group of 174.
‘Politically motivated activism’: Ex-judges, CEC counter pro-Bhushan lobby
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS): Trouble for prominent lawyer Prashant Bhushan seems to be far from over. After 131…
Why justice combined with motorcycle, SC asks Prashant Bhushan
He also said that scores of people have tweeted the photograph of the Chief Justice (S.A. Bobde) on the bike. "Somebody said Justice is riding on a bike…. are you going to call all of them," he argued before the bench also comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and Krishna Murari.
SC reserves order in 2009 contempt case against Bhushan
The Supreme Court Tuesday said it has not received the apology submitted by lawyer Prashant Bhushan so far…
Thin line between free speech, contempt: Supreme Court
In response, Justice Mishra had replied that the court would have to resume the hearing. When Sibal pleaded that he needed time to prepare, Justice Mishra said the court would give him enough time for the purpose.
‘Supreme Court remained a mute spectator when Delhi burnt’: Prashant Bhushan refuses to apologise
Bhushan refused to apologise for his tweets stating that it fell within the domain of free speech and also cited the speeches on dissent made by sitting SC judges, Justices DY Chandrachud on February 15 and Deepak Gupta on February 24, when he was a sitting judge before retiring on May 6, to bolster his argument.
Contempt case: Prashant Bhushan cites SC judge’s speech
Bhushan did not even once mention “regret” or “apology” and rather defended his tweets against the present Chief Justice and four former Chief Justices and termed it an exercise of freedom of speech.
Ahead of contempt hearing, Bhushan challenges validity of ‘criminal contempt’
Senior journalist N. Ram, former Union Minister Arun Shourie and activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan have moved the Supreme Court…
Supreme Court issues notice to Prashant Bhushan on remarks against judiciary
New Delhi, July 22 : The Supreme Court Wednesday issued notice to advocate Prashant Bhushan on the alleged…
Supreme Court: Suo motu contempt proceedings against Prashant Bhushan
Earlier also, he faced another contempt before the top court for their statement alleging corruption against former Chief Justices of India.
SC protects Bhushan from arrest for Ramayana, Mahabharata tweets
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday protected lawyer Prashant Bhushan from arrest in an FIR…
SC pulls up Prashant Bhushan for casting aspersion on judges
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday told advocate Prashant Bhushan that it is not…
You cannot piggyback on someone else’s case: SC to Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi: The Chief Justice of India S. A. Bobde Tuesday questioned the locus standi of an NGO represented…
CBI must file FIR in Rafale case: Bhushan, Shourie, Yashwant Sinha
If the CBI fails to do so, it will again approach the Supreme Court, Bhushan told reporters at a press conference also addressed by Shourie.
CJI bench refuses to hear plea accusing Bhushan in Gogoi case
New Delhi, April 30: The Supreme Court Bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi on Tuesday refused to entertain…
Prashant Bhushan quits governing bodies of 3 NGOs
New Delhi, April 17: Advocate Prashant Bhushan has resigned from the governing bodies of NGOs Centre for Public…
SC to hear Rafale review petitions on March 6
New Delhi, March 2 : The Supreme Court will hear on March 6 a series of petitions seeking…
How Corporate rivalry is impacting national interest
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) A recent European Union intelligence sharing exercise with India has revealed that Lockheed…
Alok Verma’s reinstatement partial victory, says Prashant Bhushan
New Delhi, Jan 8: Senior Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan on Tuesday described the Supreme Court order to…
Rafale Deal: Petitioners move Supreme Court for review of judgment
New Delhi, Jan 2: Petitioners in Rafale fighter jet deal- Former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha, journalist-turned-politician Arun Shourie and senior…
No chance of returning to AAP, say Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav
New Delhi, Dec 4 : Dismissing reports that the AAP was holding talks with them for their return to…
SC adjourns hearing a plea against the appointment of Rakesh Asthana as CBI director
New Delhi, November 17: The Supreme Court on Friday (17th November) adjourns the hearing of Plea challenging the appointment…
Prashant Bhushan apologises after facing flak over Lord Krishna remarks
Lucknow, April 4: After spiking controversy over his remarks on Lord Krishna, Lawyer-politician Prashant Bhushan on Tuesday apologised for his…
57 defaulted Rs 85,000 cr; SC mulling to expose names
New Delhi, October 25: Uncovering the darkest secret of the banking sector, the Supreme Court on Monday revealed…
Shahabuddin cases hearing deferred for tomorrow
New Delhi, Sep 28, 2016: The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred a hearing on cancellation of bail of former…
Prashant Bhushan challenges Shahabuddin’s bail in SC
Patna, Sep 16, 2016: In order to stand against the wrong, Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan on Friday registered…
Swaraj Party takes form months ahead of Punjab polls
Chandigarh/New Delhi, May 29 : With barely months to go for assembly polls in Punjab, launch of a new…
Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh govt paid commission for Agusta chopper, says Swaraj Abhiyan
In a fresh twist in AgustaWestland chopper controversy, NGO Swaraj Abhiyan accused the Raman Singh government in Chhattisgarh…