Supreme Court of India · 2020-08-14
In Re Prashant Bhushan vs Court That A Notice Was Issued To The
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- In Re Prashant Bhushan
- Respondent
- Court That A Notice Was Issued To The
- Author
- Arun Mishra
- Bench
- Krishna Murari, B.R. Gavai, Arun Mishra
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court initiated contempt proceedings against Prashant Bhushan for allegedly making scandalous remarks against the judiciary through a tweet. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining the dignity of the judicial system and the necessity of obtaining the Attorney General's consent for such petitions. Ultimately, the court decided to proceed with the contempt proceedings, highlighting the serious nature of the allegations against Bhushan.