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IN RE PRASHANT BHUSHAN

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The Supreme Court of India decided this matter on 31 August 2020. The registry identifies it as Diary No. 14323/2020. The bench of 3 comprised Justice Arun Mishra, Justice Krishna Murari and Justice Chief Justice.

The disposal recorded by the registry is "Imposition of nominal fine, three months imprisonment, and three-year debarment from prac…". The record refers to the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. 1 statutory provision is noted on the record.

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CourtSupreme Court of India
Record typeJudgment
Diary numberDiary No. 14323/2020
Date of decision
Decision year2020
Bench
  • HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN MISHRA
  • HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNA MURARI
  • HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
PetitionerIN RE PRASHANT BHUSHAN
DisposalImposition of nominal fine, three months imprisonment, and three-year debarment from practice
Reportingreportable
ActsContempt of Courts Act, 1971
SectionsSection 13 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

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