Amicus Curiae vs Prashant Bhusan & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of alleged contempt by Prashant Bhushan, who made unsubstantiated claims regarding corruption in the judiciary, specifically targeting the Chief Justice of India. The Court examined the maintainability of the contempt proceedings under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, and the relevant Supreme Court Rules. Ultimately, the Court decided to take suo motu cognizance of the matter, indicating that the allegations warranted further investigation and consideration.