Prominent public figure Prashant Bhushan accused a judge of politically motivated “dog-whistling” in a controversial tweet. His critics attribute this to his history of judicial criticism and losing public interest litigations. The debate raises questions about judicial integrity and the need for respectful critique. Bhushan’s conduct may lead to potential contempt proceedings, provoking concerns about free speech.
The Supreme Court will consider a plea by leaders of the Madhya Pradesh Bar Council challenging contempt proceedings for organizing a lawyer’s strike in protest of a controversial High Court circular. The plea alleges that the contempt actions were unjustly initiated. The urgency of the matter was acknowledged by the bench, and the case will be considered.
