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Topic: Prashant Bhushan

Will pay Re 1 fine, but have right to file review against SC judgment, says Prashant Bhushan

Prashant Bhushan defended his tweets, saying they were not intended to disrespect SC or judiciary but to express anguish at what he felt was a 'deviation from its sterling past record'. 

Like in Ayodhya verdict, author of judgments in Prashant Bhushan contempt case not named

Experts say it’s important for judgments to have an authorship, but the new trend of not having an authorship is to just let one wonder as to who has written the judgment.

‘His conduct reflects adamance and ego’ — full text of SC verdict in Prashant Bhushan case

Supreme Court said Prashant Bhushan can face jail for three months and will be debarred from practice for three years if he doesn't pay Re 1 fine by 15 September.

SC fines Bhushan Re 1 in contempt case, directs him to deposit it by 15 September

Prashant Bhushan will face three months in jail and be debarred for three years if he fails to pay the fine by 15 September.

Here’s how govt plans to hold NEET, JEE Mains next month amid Covid risks

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

What is an apology? Prashant Bhushan’s contempt case reveals true meaning of the word

A true apology emanates from within, without any demand for it. That is not what was happening in the Supreme Court in the Prashant Bhushan case.

Prashant Bhushan is a selective crusader for democracy, with a cussed streak of intolerance

When it came to undemocratic attacks on AAP govt and Arvind Kejriwal, 'guardian of democracy' Prashant Bhushan mostly stayed silent, or rejoiced. 

Prashant Bhushan must express regret, says AG Venugopal, asks SC to let him go with warning

Reserving its verdict on Bhushan’s sentencing in the contempt case, the SC bench, led by Justice Arun Mishra, said criticism was welcome but not attack or attribution of motives.

Prashant Bhushan raises fresh questions in 2009 contempt case, to be heard by new bench

Supreme Court directs listing of the contempt case against Prashant Bhushan before another bench on 10 September because Justice Arun Mishra is due to retire on 2 September.

‘Insincere apology will be contempt of conscience’ — Prashant Bhushan refuses to apologise

Prashant Bhushan tells Supreme Court an apology cannot be a mere incantation and any apology has to, as the court has itself put it, be sincerely made.

On Camera

The speech PM Modi should deliver this Independence Day

For the last 11 years, Nehru has been constantly blocking my efforts and causing the fiascos that are my many yojanas and abhiyans. He is the reason most of my initiatives turn into disasters.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.