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Way to go @SudarshanNewsTV Stay ground and don't give in to this biased #Judiciary. Whole #Bharath is with you & more power to you. #UPSCJihad is real. Why not SC order probe into #ZakatFoundation activities? An inquiry will bring out all the truth.
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Way to go @SudarshanNewsTV Stay ground and don't give in to this biased #Judiciary. Whole #Bharath is with you & more power to you. #UPSCJihad is real. Why not SC order probe into #ZakatFoundation activities? An inquiry will bring out all the truth.
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I liked u giving it back 2 the court "..2 progs shown by @ndtv in 2008 & 2010 titled ‘Hindu Terror: Myth or Fact’ & ‘Is saffron Terror Real’.
In 1st prog,“ a Hindu saint shown with ‘tilak & chillum’ & also a trishul”.
In 2nd prog,“ a Hindu gathering was shown in saffron clothes”
In 1st prog,“ a Hindu saint shown with ‘tilak & chillum’ & also a trishul”.
In 2nd prog,“ a Hindu gathering was shown in saffron clothes”
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But hey it's Indian Judiciary.
SC will let go of people like #prashantbhushan for Rs.1 for contempt of court
An ex. SC judge #MarkandeyaKatju will go all the way to London taking side of crooks & demean Judiciary in UK Courts. All this nonsense is ok to them.
But hey it's Indian Judiciary.
SC will let go of people like #prashantbhushan for Rs.1 for contempt of court
An ex. SC judge #MarkandeyaKatju will go all the way to London taking side of crooks & demean Judiciary in UK Courts. All this nonsense is ok to them.
"Oh, yes, that’s one thing which I do regret. Yes, you are right. You see, at that time, what happened was—and I didn’t realise it because I was not watching it closely enough—is that this India Against Corruption movement was heavily propped up by the BJP and the RSS."
"This became clear later on. Unfortunately that movement led indirectly to the rise of Narendra Modi because it destroyed the Congress."
"It helped the BJP and Modi to come to power, who have emerged as far greater threats to the country, to our democracy, to our whole culture, than the Congress could have been, or was."
Today is the last day in office as a #SupremeCourt judge for Justice #ArunMishra. He will be sitting with #CJI SA Bobde, as per convention.
AG KK Venugopal, SG Tushar Mehta, SCBA President Dushyant Dave and SCAoRA President Shivaji M Jadhav are connected through video-conferencing.
#SupremeCourt
#SupremeCourt
AG Venugopal bids adieu: "Personally, I would have been very happy if Justice #ArunMishra wouldn't have imposed any punishment on #PrashantBhushan but his judgment has laid down law. This judgment will be remembered for long and will also be a subject matter of debate".
#ContemptCase: SC directs #PrashantBhushan to deposit Re 1 fine with its registry by September 15 (PTI)
#PrashantBhushan contempt case: Failure to deposit fine will lead to 3-month jail term and debarment from law practice for 3 years, says Supreme Court (PTI)
Freedom of speech can't be curtailed but rights of others need to be respected: Supreme Court on #PrashantBhushan contempt case (news agency PTI)
#SupremeCourt bench is yet to assemble to deliver its order on punishment to adv #PrashantBhushan in the contempt case.
#PrashantBhushan, his lawyer Sr adv Rajeev Dhavan & Attorney General KK Venugopal are connected in the proceedings through video-conferencing.
#Prashant_Bhushan_Gandhi_and_Mandela_Effect
#ShivamVij, the "Intellectual Left Liberal" journalist wrote this hilariously ironical piece on Prashant Bhushan. He compared Bhushan to #Gandhi and #Mandela.
#1ofN
#ShivamVij, the "Intellectual Left Liberal" journalist wrote this hilariously ironical piece on Prashant Bhushan. He compared Bhushan to #Gandhi and #Mandela.
#1ofN
"Prashant Bhushan's refusal to apologize puts him in the same league as Gandhi and Mandela" he wrote after Bhushan claimed he won't apologize to the Supreme Court in the Contempt of Court case against him.
#2ofN
#2ofN
Well, being "Left Liberal" @DilliDurAst has all the "freedom of expression" to eulogize people from his fellow Leftist Ecosystem. But since the comparison is with Gandhi and Mandela, it requires a little bit of scratching.
#3ofN
#3ofN
Prashant Bhushan contempt case regarding his two tweets: Supreme Court asks Attorney General Venugopal to guide the bench what is to be done.
Yesterday Bhushan reiterated his tweets and declined to apologise.
#PrashantBhushan
Yesterday Bhushan reiterated his tweets and declined to apologise.
#PrashantBhushan
AG Venugopal: This is a fit case to forgive Bhushan. The statements made by Bhushan should be viewed as request to the court to improve itself.
#PrashantBhushan
#PrashantBhushan
2020 suo motu criminal contempt case against #PrashantBhuahan begins.
Sr adv Rajeev Dhavan seeks permission to read out the supplementary statement by Bhushan.
But Justice Mishra says: "What's the point of reading it when we have already read it."
Sr adv Rajeev Dhavan seeks permission to read out the supplementary statement by Bhushan.
But Justice Mishra says: "What's the point of reading it when we have already read it."
SC decides to hear Attorney General KK Venugopal first. "Tell us what is to be done. We expected a different statement."
AG starts by saying several sitting & retired judges have commented upon corruption in the higher judiciary.
#PrashantBhushan
AG starts by saying several sitting & retired judges have commented upon corruption in the higher judiciary.
#PrashantBhushan
Justice Mishra: That matter, we already adjourned earlier & sent it to an appropriate bench.
AG: These statements were perhaps only to tell the court about the facts and ask for reforms. It is a fit case to forgive him (#PrashantBhushan).
AG: These statements were perhaps only to tell the court about the facts and ask for reforms. It is a fit case to forgive him (#PrashantBhushan).
The 2009 criminal contempt case commences in #SupremeCourt.
Sr adv Rajeev Dhavan says the matter should go to a Constitution Bench, given teh significance it has. He adds Attorney General must also be heard.
Sr adv Rajeev Dhavan says the matter should go to a Constitution Bench, given teh significance it has. He adds Attorney General must also be heard.
Dhavan adds the question about whether any reference to corruption by judges would amount to contempt or not should be heard only by a Constitution Bench.
He refers to a revised set of questions submitted by Bhushan a day ago.
He refers to a revised set of questions submitted by Bhushan a day ago.
Dhavan reads out the questions framed for a scrutiny by a larger bench while also seeking a reconsideration of the #SupremeCourt judgment in the suo motu case, convicting #PrashantBhushan on Aug 14.
PRASHANT BHUSHAN CONTEMPT CASE OVER TWEETS:
After Adv. Prashant Bhushan filed a supplementary statement before the Supreme Court reiterating his position not to tender an apology over his tweets, the #SupremeCourt will today consider the effect of this statement.
@pbhushan1
After Adv. Prashant Bhushan filed a supplementary statement before the Supreme Court reiterating his position not to tender an apology over his tweets, the #SupremeCourt will today consider the effect of this statement.
@pbhushan1
Bhushan's statement filed yesterday says, "an insincere apology would amount to the contempt of my conscience"
#SupremeCourt #contemptofcourt
@pbhushan1
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#SupremeCourt #contemptofcourt
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Supreme Court had given Bhushan time till August 24 to tender an unconditional apology, if he so desired.
SC had hinted at adopting a lenient position towards Bhushan in case he reconsidered his statements/tweets.
#SupremeCourt
@pbhushan1
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SC had hinted at adopting a lenient position towards Bhushan in case he reconsidered his statements/tweets.
#SupremeCourt
@pbhushan1
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Thread on Indian SC proceedings in #PrashantBhushan contempt case. This makes for a fascinating read. side note #lka does not have an analogous Contempt of Court law (different aspects of contempt of court are provided in other laws) which would cover the facts of this case (1/4)
which means judges in #lka won't have the same statutory limitations that the Indian SC has. This is dangerous & many have been calling on Parliament for years to enact a contempt of Court law.
See for unroll of this long thread (2/4)
See for unroll of this long thread (2/4)
Thanks to @LiveLawIndia for the coverage. These cases have significant impact not just on Indian citizens but also to those of us in other countries which regularly cite & adopt the reasoning of the Indian SC. See @DineshaSam great article researchgate.net/publication/33… (3/4)
#PrashantBhushanCase: Supreme Court refuses Bhushan's plea to defer hearing on sentence till his review petition against conviction is filed and decided. Court says judgement is complete only after the sentence.
#PrashantBhushan full statement: "I don't ask for mercy or appeal for magnanimity. I find it hard to believe that the Court finds that my tweets have the effect of destabilising the very foundation of this important pillar of democracy."
#PrashantBhushanCase| "We can give you 2-3days time and it is better if you consider it. Think over it": Supreme Court.
#SupremeCourt starts hearing the criminal contempt case against adv Prashant Bhushan on the point of punishment to him.
Justices Arun Mishra, BR Gavai and Krishna Murari are part of the bench.
Justices Arun Mishra, BR Gavai and Krishna Murari are part of the bench.
Sr adv Dushyant Dave starts by referring to review jurisdiction of the court and the plea by Bhushan to defer the punishment till the review petition is filed and decided.
"I have 30 days to file the review petition and the order (convicting Bhushan) can then be reviewed. So please defer this hearing today," argues Dave.
Justice Mishra retorts: "But this remedy is consequential. You can file a review after our final orders."
Justice Mishra retorts: "But this remedy is consequential. You can file a review after our final orders."
CONTEMPT OF COURT CASE:
Supreme Court today is scheduled to hear arguments on sentencing in relation to Advocate Prashant Bhushan's conviction for contempt of court.
#SupremeCourt #ContemptOfCourt
@pbhushan1
Supreme Court today is scheduled to hear arguments on sentencing in relation to Advocate Prashant Bhushan's conviction for contempt of court.
#SupremeCourt #ContemptOfCourt
@pbhushan1
Prashant Bhushan will be seeking a review of the judgment and as such had moved an application before the Supreme Court seeking deferment of today's hearing.
#SupremeCourt #contemptofcourt
@pbhushan1
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#SupremeCourt #contemptofcourt
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Bench assembles. A bench of Justices Arun Mishra, Gavai and Murari to pronounce the sentencing verdict.
@pbhushan1 #PrashantBhushan #PrashantBhushan #SupremeCourt #contemptofcourt
@pbhushan1 #PrashantBhushan #PrashantBhushan #SupremeCourt #contemptofcourt
#PrashantBhushan & Non-existent legal reasoning of SC - Crisp analysis by @gautambhatia88 - "It reminds me of times I used to take a football from halfway line, dribble it across the pitch, and kick it into the goal – without any opposition players on the field.
It stands to reason that if an individual has been accused of CoC because they expressed an opinion about role of 4 CJs in undermining democracy, & that individual has filed a Reply setting out the facts upon the basis of which they arrived at that opinion, ....
a “judgment” holding that individual guilty of contempt cannot pretend that the Reply does not exist. .. "In the 108-page long judgment (the substantive part of which begins at page 93), the Supreme Court refuses entirely to engage with Mr. Bhushan’s reply."
The SC judgement in #PrashantBhushan case has excellently parsed the difference between criticism of a judge as an individual (for which no contempt but private civil route exists) and the criticism in judicial capacity (for which contempt can and has been invoked). 1/3
So unlike anarchists claim, the SC has held that it is NOT holding #PrashantBhushan in contempt for bike comment (comment against CJI as in individual) but for patently FALSE statement against CJI (as judge) that SC is in lock-down when court is hearing thousands of cases. 2/3
Regards second tweet of #PrashantBhushan that SC has played a role in destroying democracy in last 6 years and last 4 CJIs had a special role - it is clearly not an attack on a judge or individual frailty but on the very SC institution itself. Classic case of contempt. 3/3
1/5 It is unfortunate that @pbhushan1 has been held guilty of contempt of court for his tweets criticising the functioning of the judiciary. Outdated provisions of criminal contempt laws in India must not be used to punish critics of the judiciary. #prashantbhushan
2/5 Because of the importance of an independent judiciary in society, it will inevitably be subject to comments and complaints, which can sometimes be deemed offensive. But courts can and should tolerate criticism #prashantbhushan
3/5 If comments directly affect the reputation of individual judges, they can take recourse to civil remedies like any other person. Outdated provisions of criminal contempt laws limit freedom of expression and opinion. It is akin to gagging dissent". #prashantbhushan
Supreme Court bench led by Justice Arun Mishra to hear Advocate Prashant Bhushan's plea against SC Secretary General for listing the contempt petition filed against him on the judicial side, without the consent of the Attorney General
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#contempt
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The petition has been filed In the wake of the Supreme Court issuing notice to Bhushan in contempt of court proceedings initiated against him, based on a plea moved by one Mahek Maheshwari.
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#PrashantBhushan
Advocate Bhushan is praying for suo motu contempt notice to be recalled on the grounds that the notice "constitute an infringement of the Petitioner’s right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution without following the procedure established by law."
It is high time serial offender Prashant Bhushan is taken to task. He slanders honourable judges of Hon'ble Supreme Court when he is not given an order to his liking.
He has made scurrilous remarks against the institution of judiciary countless number of times.
#BhushanInTheDock
He has made scurrilous remarks against the institution of judiciary countless number of times.
#BhushanInTheDock
Glad the Apex Court has initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against Mr Prashant Bhushan. This should have been done long back.
Bhushan needs to be given an exemplary punishment. The majesty of the highest court of the land has to be upheld by a lawyer. He can not defame SC.
Bhushan needs to be given an exemplary punishment. The majesty of the highest court of the land has to be upheld by a lawyer. He can not defame SC.
Glad Hon'ble SC has held this serial offender Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court. Hope he is given an exemplary punishment when the quantum of sentencing is decided on 20th.
I repeat the majesty of the highest court has to be upheld by a lawyer.
I repeat the majesty of the highest court has to be upheld by a lawyer.
Ideological violence is the tip— indoctrination is baked over time.
You cannot just look at the violence but at the preparation. The toxic ecosystem is alive and well. This is what @vivekagnihotri and @Aabhas24 warned about in their @GarudaPrakashan books.
@AmitShah
You cannot just look at the violence but at the preparation. The toxic ecosystem is alive and well. This is what @vivekagnihotri and @Aabhas24 warned about in their @GarudaPrakashan books.
@AmitShah
You cannot fix this problem using police, that is much too late. The problem lies in the toxic colonial academia which keeps students ignorant about what is of value in the Indic civilization, teaches hate for self and nation. Without cleaning that up, you’ll always fight defense
@Aabhas24 The structure of this PTI release shows how deeply compromised the entire system is. Remember "Press Trust of India" was called "Press Tass of India" in the Mitrokhin archives—sold out to foreign powers. Just the paymasters have changed.
"Sparks row"—press creates the "row."
"Sparks row"—press creates the "row."
