Prashant Bhushan

Justice Dutta wrote a separate, 18 page-judgement, in which he stated that “certain vested groups” are endeavouring to undermine the nation’s accomplishments, “earned through hard work and dedication”.

SC dismisses application seeking stay on appointment of Election Commissioners

A bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna said, 'The applications are dismissed, detailed orders to follow.'

Review filed against SC’s judgment on Adani-Hindenburg issue

The petition, a copy of which was reviewed by Moneycontrol, claims that there are errors in the judgment and states that Jaiswal's lawyer, Prashant Bhushan, has received new material that would satisfy the court to review its order

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking investigation against Indiabulls over alleged illegalities

The PIL was filed in 2019 by a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) called Citizens Whistle Blower which is linked to lawyer Prashant Bhushan.

Adani row: SEBI can't investigate based on media reports, no material to doubt SEBI, says CJI

The CJI while clarifying that he is not discrediting the authenticity of any media outlet, noted that media reports are not amenable to scrutiny like SEBI's investigations are

Will file contempt of court case against Odisha govt if land not returned to farmers: Prashant Bhushan

The apex court had in April this year upheld the 2010 judgment of the Odisha High Court which quashed the land acquisition proceedings initiated by the Odisha government to acquire about 6,000 acres for the proposed university.

SC says it will decide legal issues related to appointment of police chiefs of Delhi, other cities 'once and for all'

Earlier on January 16, the apex court had disposed of the petition of the NGO 'CPIL' challenging the appointment of now-retired IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police Commissioner.

SC to hear on Friday pleas challenging electoral bond scheme

Electoral bonds have been pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring transparency in political funding.

Opinion | There is need for more judicial restraint in India

The Supreme Court is chipping away at its own legacy with arbitrary orders that take away fundamental rights of individuals, without due process.

SC asks HC to decide in 2 weeks plea against appointment of Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police chief

CPIL further claimed that the Centre's order violated the policy regarding Inter-Cadre deputation of All India Service Officers.

SC seeks Centre's response on plea for appointment of regular CBI director

The plea, filed through Bhushan, has also sought a direction to the Centre to initiate and complete the process of selection of the CBI director well in advance, at least one to two months before the date on which the vacancy to the post is about to occur.

Advocate writes to AG seeking consent to initiate contempt proceeding against Prashant Bhushan

According to the lawyer, the contents of the interview were prima facie "contumacious" and a "gross insinuation against the entirety of the top court".

Supreme Court continues to slide on liberty while High Courts hold up the judiciary's flag: Prashant Bhushan

Prashant Bhushan specifically called out court statements during the Shaheen Bagh and Rhea Chakraborty case hearings.

Prashant Bhushan files fresh plea in SC seeking review of punishment in contempt case

The first review plea on September 14 had challenged the August 14 verdict convicting him for the contempt of court, while the second plea has been filed against the August 31 sentencing order which imposed the fine.

India Against Corruption movement, AAP propped by RSS-BJP to bring down UPA govt: Rahul Gandhi

"The IAC movement and AAP were propped up by the RSS/BJP to subvert democracy and bring down the UPA government,” Gandhi, who is accompanying his mother Sonia Gandhi to the US for her medical check-up, said.

BJP-RSS used India Against Corruption campaign to bring down UPA government: Prashant Bhushan

Unlike many other Team Anna members, Bhushan and Kejriwal continued to work together till April 2015, when the two differed on ideological issues in handling AAP following which the Supreme Court lawyer was expelled from the party.

Payment of fine does not mean I have accepted SC verdict: Prashant Bhushan on contempt case

Bhushan, who deposited the fine with the apex court Registry over his two tweets seen as contempt of court, said that he has received contributions from several corners of the country for paying the fine, and a "truth fund" will be created out of such contributions to provide legal aid to those who are prosecuted for dissenting opinions.

Prashant Bhushan says tweets not intended to disrespect SC or judiciary, will pay Re 1 fine

Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court had imposed a token fine of Re 1 on Bhushan in the criminal contempt case against him.

Prashant Bhushan fined Re 1 for contempt of court: Here is how the case progressed

If Bhushan fails to pay the penalty by September 15, he could either face jail for three months or a ban from practising for three years.

Prashant Bhushan fined Re 1 by Supreme Court in contempt case

The Supreme Court had earlier held senior advocate Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court in a suo moto contempt case against him over his tweets about the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde and the apex court.

Prashant Bhushan contempt case: Supreme Court reserves verdict on punishment

Expressing his displeasure at the practice of lawyers going to the press in case of matter that are sub-judice, Justice Mishra observed that lawyers have to be tolerant and should not just attack the judiciary.

2009 Prashant Bhushan contempt case: SC agrees to refer issue to 'appropriate' bench

The apex court in November 2009 had issued a contempt notice to Prashant Bhushan and journalist Tarun Tejpal for allegedly casting aspersions on some sitting and former top court judges.

Prashant Bhushan files fresh statement before Supreme Court, refuses to apologise in contempt case

On August 14, the Supreme Court had held senior advocate Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court in a suo moto contempt case against him over his tweets about the Chief Justice of India SA Bobde and the apex court.

Prashant Bhushan contempt case | Lawyer seeks live-telecast of Aug 25 hearing alleging glorification of Bhushan by media: Report

Advocate Amritpal Singh Khalsa cited the court's ruling in the Swapnil Tripathi vs Supreme Court of India case wherein it permitted live-streaming of appropriate cases

Prashant Bhushan refuses to apologise for ‘offensive’ tweets, tells SC he is ‘grossly misunderstood’

In a statement on August 20, Bhushan reiterated that the two tweets for which he has been held guilty of contempt, represented his "bonafide beliefs", saying that the expression of which must be permissible in any democracy.