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2009 CONTEMPT OF COURT CASE AGAINST PRASHANT BHUSHAN:

A three-Judge Bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar will take up for hearing the 2009 contempt case against Advocate Prashant Bhushan.

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The matter was placed before Bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra earlier.

The Court will be considering larger questions pertaining to contempt of court and allegations against Judges.

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Justice Khanwilkar: Mr Dhawan, somebody is an amicus in this case?

Senior Adv Rajeev Dhavan: last time, AG Venugopal had indicated that he would assist the court. I pray that a notice be issued to him in this case

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Dhavan: As per Rule 10 of the Supreme Court, Attorney General has to be invited. Court had said that it would add more questions of law on top of the 10 submitted by us

SC: We will direct the copies to be served to AG's office. He will appear as AG and if necessary as amicus
SC: Matter to be adjourned.
List the matter from week commencing from October 12

Senior Adv CU Singh: Please also list the IAs along with it

SC: All matters will remain on board

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Supreme Court impleads Attorney General KK Venugopal in 2009 contempt case against Prashant Bhushan

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