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07 Sep 2023

Election Commission filed reply to EVM in Supreme Court, EVM is safe

The Election Commission filed a reply to EVM in the Supreme Court saying that EVM is completely safe, there is no danger of hacking or tampering with it. It works without any computer and internet.

Prashant Bhushan

14 Sep 2020

Doesn't mean I have accepted SC verdict, says Bhushan as he pays Re 1 fine

Lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan on Monday (September 14) paid Re 1 fine which was imposed on him by the Supreme Court in August in a contempt case. Bhushan paid the amount in the Supreme Court registry. While announcing the fine, the SC had said that Bhushan can face jail for three months and a ban from practising for three years if he fails to deposit the fine by September 15.

31 Aug 2020

DNA: DNA Test of cheapest ‘confession’ of ‘crime’

In this segment of DNA we will do the DNA Test of cheapest ‘confession’ of ‘crime’

Prashant Bhushan

31 Aug 2020

My tweets were not intended to disrespect SC, will pay fine: Prashant Bhushan

The Supreme Court imposed a token fine of Re 1 against activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan in the contempt case for his tweets against the judiciary The SC bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra asked Bhushan to deposit the fine by Sept 15, failing which he will attract a jail term of 3 months and debarment from law practice for 3 years Freedom of speech cannot be curtailed but rights of others need to be respected, said the bench, also comprising Justices B R Gavai and Krishna Murari

Prashant Bhushan

31 Aug 2020

Pay Re 1 fine or remain in jail for 3 months: SC punishes Prashant Bhushan

The Supreme Court on Monday (August 31) ordered lawyer-activist Prashant Bhushan to pay a fine of Rupee 1 by September 15 as punishment in contempt case. The top court ordered Bhushan to pay the fine by September 15 or he will be jailed for 3 months and debarred from practising for 3 years. On August 14, Bhushan was held guilty of criminal contempt for his two derogatory tweets against the top court.

Prashant Bhushan

31 Aug 2020

SC to pronounce quantum of sentence in Prashant Bhushan contempt case today

The SC will on Monday announce the quantum of sentence to be awarded to lawyer Prashant Bhushan, who has been convicted by the SC for contempt of court for posting two tweets against the top court. The verdict will be pronounced by a SC bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra. The veteran lawyer faces simple imprisonment of up to six months or with a fine of up to Rs 2,000 or with both as punishment under Contempt of Court Act.

Prashant Bhushan

25 Aug 2020

SC adjourns hearing in 2009 Prashant Bhushan contempt case to September 10

Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday (August 25) referred the 2009 contempt case against Prashant Bhushan to another bench observing that it is not only question of punishment but also faith in the SC that required detailed hearing. The SC bench said let the matter be listed on September 10 before an appropriate bench by the Chief Justice. During the hearing, a bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra told advocate Rajeev Dhavan, representing Bhushan, that he must ponder that people approach the court to seek relief and when that faith should not be shaken.

Prashant Bhushan

24 Aug 2020

Bhushan refuses to apologise to SC, says 'would be contempt of my conscience'

Advocate Prashant Bhushan on Monday (August 24) filed a supplementary reply in the suo motu contempt proceeding before SC for his tweets against former SC judges. Bhushan mentioned in his reply that he believe that SC is the last bastion of hope for protection of fundamental rights. Bhushan also said in his supplementary reply that if he retracts a statement before the apex court that he otherwise believe to be true or offer an insincere apology then it would amount to contempt of his conscience.

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21 Aug 2020

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20 Aug 2020

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Prashant Bhushan

20 Aug 2020

SC rejects Prashant Bhushan’s plea for hearing on sentencing by another bench

SC today refused Prashant Bhushan’s plea for hearing on quantum of sentence by another bench The Supreme Court had on August 14 held Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court for his alleged tweets on CJI Sharad Arvind Bobde and his four predecessors On July 22, the top court had issued a show-cause notice to Bhushan after initiating the criminal contempt against him after taking note of a petition

14 Aug 2020

Taal Thok Ke: Is freedom of speech above national pride?

In Taal Thok Ke, we bring to you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. Today's question of 'Taal Thok Ke' debate: Is freedom of speech above national pride?

Prashant Bhushan

14 Aug 2020

Video: Supreme Court holds advocate Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt for tweets against CJI SA Bobde, court

The Supreme Court held advocate Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court for his alleged tweets on Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde and his four predecessors.

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14 Aug 2020

Prashant Bhushan Guilty Of Contempt For Tweets On Chief Justice- Judiciary

Supreme Court: Senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan has been held guilty of contempt for his two tweets on Chief Justice of India SA Bobde and the Supreme Court

Prashant Bhushan

14 Aug 2020

SC holds Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt for tweets against CJI, court

The Supreme Court on Friday (August 14) held advocate Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court for his alleged tweets on Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde and his four predecessors.

Prashant Bhushan

14 Aug 2020

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict in Prashant Bhushan contempt case today

The top court on August 5 had reserved its verdict in the matter after Bhushan defended his two alleged contemptuous tweets saying they were against the judges regarding their conduct in their personal capacity and they did not obstruct administration of justice.

02 May 2020

SC grants protection to Prashant Bhushan from arrest over 'opium' tweet

While granting interim relief and protection to Bhushan, the apex court on Friday said, "anybody can watch anything on TV" and questioned as to how one can ask people not to watch a particular programme.

Prashant Bhushan

31 Mar 2019

BJP to spend Rs 90,000 crore in Lok Sabha election, claims Prashant Bhushan

Bhushan expressed disappointment over the fact that democracy and elections were becoming a hostage to money and stressed that money was the only factor in election these days.

Prashant Bhushan

07 Mar 2019

Prashant Bhushant admits in SC he made 'genuine mistake' in his tweets on fabr

Advocate Prashant Bhushan Thursday admitted before the Supreme Court that he made a "genuine mistake" by tweeting that the government had perhaps submitted fabricated minutes of a meeting of the high-powered selection committee on appointment of M Nageswara Rao as an interim CBI director.

21 Feb 2019

SC agrees to hear plea seeking review of its verdict in Rafale case

Centre's decision to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from French company Dassault became a controversial political issue, with the main opposition party Congress levelling allegations of corruption.

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