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J.R. Prashar, Advocate and Ors. v. Prasant Bhushan, Advocate and Ors.

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Reported as [2001] SUPP. 2 S.C.R. 239
Bench G.B. Pattanaik and Ruma Pal JJ.
Decided 28 August 2001

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What the Court ordered

We are of the opinion that it would lighten the burden of the court, without in any way interfering with the sanctity of the administration of justice, if action is taken on a motion by E some other agency.

Judgment, page 12

From the headnote

Contempt of Courts Act, 1971: Sections 5, 14, 15 and 23. Rules to regulate proceedings/or contempt of the Supreme Court 1975: Rules 3, 4 and 5 Contempt Petition-Allegations-Dharna-Protest against judgment­ Shouting of slogans-Ascribing lack of integrity to Judges-Petition dismissed c for non-compliance with Rules-Propriety and legality of dharna discussed- Held allegations of shouting slogans cannot be accepted merely on the basis of petition-Mere stating that superior courts use power of contempt against persons criticising courts-No personal motive ascribed-Held such comments are general in

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Of those, 6 mentioned

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