Senior counsel Dushyant Dave appearing for Bhushan begins arguments.
"I have 30 days from the date of judgment to file a review as per Supreme Court rules", says Dave.
If your lordships pass the sentence then review will be infructuous, says Dave.
"We assure that to you," justice Arun Mishra.
"We assure you that we will not do anything that will take away your right to review," justice Mishra.
Dave says there is no mandate that it should be filed within 24 hours and the time limit to file review is 30 days.
"I beseech your lordships not to do that," says Dave.
Dave says AG was not heard last time even though he was present for hearing for 4.5 hours.
Justice Mishra objects tells Dave such utterences should be avoided. "Let us have congenial atmosphere"
"It is immaterial whether a judge is retiring or not," Rajeev Dhavan says.
Plea for deferment rejected. Court to hear arguments on sentencing.
Prashant Bhushan quotes Mahatma Gandhi in his statement
"I do not ask for mercy. I do not appeal for magnanimity. I am here to cheerfully submit to any punishment that court may impose", he says.
Court has to look into the contemnor's credentials and who the person is and his bona fides
Mr. Bhushan along with others created a forum for judicial accountability to fight against corruption and seek accountability from courts.
"He is a worthy advocate of this court"
"Don't worry about that Dr. Dhavan. We welcome fair criticism," says Justice Arun Mishra.
"We appreciate all your efforts in filing good public interest cases. We welcome all that.
But there is a lakshmana Rekha for everything. You are part of the system. You forget it. Why do you cross it?," Dhavan.
"Your Lordships should show as to the exact manner in which the contemptuous acts substantially interfere in administration of justice," Dhavan says.
"We took action based on your tweets. We have not considered anything else. You have not disputed the contents of the tweets," justice Arun Mishra.
Exactly, tomorrow I might be the one writing history, says Dhavan.
Court asks AG KK Venugopal for his opinion. AG also says it will be good to give him time to think over though knowing him for past 30 years, he is unlikely to change his stance
"Ok My Lords. I will think over it," says Bhushan.
Hearing on legal aspects continues with Rajeev Dhavan advancing arguments.
Are they also in contempt? asks Dhavan.
At least 9 former judges have said there is corruption in higher judiciary.
I myself in a speech in 1987.."
Bench interrupts. Makes it clear they won't review their judgment