Thread by @utkarsh_aanand

Contempt petition against #RahulGandhi in #Rafale case: #BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi seeks time to file a reply to Rahul's affidavit. Mukul Rohatgi, for Lekhi, says Rahul's affidavit is just a lip-service & that he has expressed no apology.

#CJI: "Will we use the word 'Chowkidar' in our order? How can that be a submission".

Rohatgi: "Ask him. He used it".

#CJI: Why don't you put everything in an affidavit?

Rohatgi: Give me 10 day.

#CJI: We will give you more time. We think this matter should be heard with the main review petitions in #Rafale

Abhishek Manu Singhvi for #RahulGandhi: There has been no notice in this matter is also an important aspect.

#CJI: We can cure that defect right away by using the notice of contempt against you.

Singhvi:No no.. I don't mean that

#SupremeCourt issues a formal notice of criminal contempt to #RahulGandhi. It turns down plea to close the matter. Rafale review to be heard on Apr 30 along with this.

Unless formally exempted from personal appearance, either by the #SupremeCourt on its own or after he requests for it, #RahulGandhi will have to remain present in the court on Apr 30.