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ARUN MISHRA, B.R.GAVAI, KRISHNA MURARI
In Re: Prashant Bhushan – Appellant
Versus
. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. initial hearing and accusations against prashant bhushan. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments regarding the nature of contempt and free speech. (Para 4 , 10 , 11) |
| 3. discussion on judicial independence and the importance of legal ethics. (Para 12 , 22 , 23) |
| 4. importance of examining truth as a valid defense in contempt cases. (Para 19 , 20 , 21) |
| 5. essence of maintaining respect for the judiciary. (Para 24 , 26 , 28 , 29) |
| 6. consequences of unjust allegations against judicial officials. (Para 30 , 32 , 33) |
| 7. the need for restraint in public criticism of the judiciary. (Para 34 , 36 , 39) |
| 8. final judgment regarding contempt and sentencing. (Para 72 , 90 , 92 , 93 , 94) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Heard Shri K.K. Venugopal, learned Attorney General for India, Dr. Rajeev Dhavan, Shri Dushyant Dave, Shri C.U. Singh, learned senior counsel and the contemnor-Shri Prashant Bhushan.
2. After having adjudged Shri Prashant Bhushan, Advocate, guilty of contempt vide judgment dated 14.08.2020, Dr. Rajeev Dhavan and Shri Dushyant Dave, learned senior counsel appearing for the contemnor-Shri Prashant Bhushan raised the following arguments:
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