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New Delhi, August 4
The Supreme Court today reserved its orders on acceptability of a statement submitted by activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan who is facing criminal contempt proceedings for his 2009 statement allegedly scandalising the judiciary.
"Explanation/apology submitted by Prashant Bhushan and Tarun Tejpal have not been received so far. In case we do not accept these, we will hear the matter," a three-judge Bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said while reserving its order.
Most part of the hearing that took place in two sessions remained 'muted' as the Bench chose to speak to senior counsel Rajeev Dhavan, representing Bhushan, on phone.
The development happened on a day when 16 eminent members of the civil society, including activist Aruna Roy, moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in the matter, contending contempt proceedings against Bhushan amounted to stifling free speech. At the very outset, Justice Mishra asked Dhavan to demarcate the thin line between free speech and contempt of court. "How do we save the grace of the system and bring this to an end as well?" the Bench asked Dhavan. — TNS
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