#DelhiHighCourt to hear suo motu criminal contempt case against Filmmaker #VivekAgnihotri & others over remarks against Justice Muralidhar in 2018.
Agnihotri was asked to remain present today in Court after he expressed his “unconditional apology” to “show remorse in person.”
Agnihotri was asked to remain present today in Court after he expressed his “unconditional apology” to “show remorse in person.”
Matter will be heard by Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Talwant Singh.
In December last year, the court had permitted Agnihotri to participate in the criminal contempt proceedings.
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In December last year, the court had permitted Agnihotri to participate in the criminal contempt proceedings.
#DelhiHighCourt #VivekAgnihotri #Contempt
In 2018, Agnihotri allegedly made certain remarks through tweets against Justice Muralidhar after the judge quashed the order of house arrest and transit remand of Gautam Navlakha in Bhima Koregaon case.
#DelhiHighCourt #VivekAgnihotri #Contempt
#DelhiHighCourt #VivekAgnihotri #Contempt
In September 2022, the court had directed to proceed ex parte against Swarajya news portal, Anand Ranganathan and others (alleged contemners) who did not appear in the matter.
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#DelhiHighCourt #VivekAgnihotri #Contempt
Matter to be heard shortly. The bench is hearing item no 8 at the moment. The suo motu case is listed at item no 9.
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#DelhiHighCourt #VivekAgnihotri #Contempt
Amicus curiae Arvind Nigam present in court.
Court is informed that no further affidavit has been filed in the matter.
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Court is informed that no further affidavit has been filed in the matter.
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Court has taken up another connected matter filed by Delhi HC Bar Association against S Gurumurthy and others. Court asks the counsel for the Bar Association to get instructions in the matter since it has been pending for the last 5 years.
Counsel for Agnihotri: He has already tendered unconditional apology. He is down with fever. He was to come.
Court: What does the previous order say? When is he going to be here tell us, we'll have us then.
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Court: What does the previous order say? When is he going to be here tell us, we'll have us then.
#DelhiHighCourt #VivekAgnihotri #Contempt
Court to Agnihotri's counsel: In the other matter, date is April 10. You tell me when do you want?
Agnihotri's counsel informs court that he is connected in the hearing through VC mode.
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Agnihotri's counsel informs court that he is connected in the hearing through VC mode.
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Counsel for Anand Anand Ranganathan informs court that he is going to participate in the proceedings.
Amicus curiae informs court that Ranganathan had tweeted that he will never apologize for the tweets.
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Amicus curiae informs court that Ranganathan had tweeted that he will never apologize for the tweets.
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Counsel for Agnihotri says he is confirming the date as to when the Filmmaker will appear in court
Court: We're not asking. We have directed you (to remain present). There's no question.
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Court: We're not asking. We have directed you (to remain present). There's no question.
#DelhiHighCourt #VivekAgnihotri #Contempt
Court is informed by Agnihotri's counsel that the matter be listed on April 10
Court: He (Vivek Agnihotri) is granted exemption for today on the ground that he in indisposed. He undertakes to appear on the next date.
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Court: He (Vivek Agnihotri) is granted exemption for today on the ground that he in indisposed. He undertakes to appear on the next date.
#DelhiHighCourt #VivekAgnihotri #Contempt
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