Will pay fine; reserve right to file review plea against judgment: Bhushan

Activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan said that he will submit the token fine of Re 1 imposed by SC in the contempt case for his tweets, but also indicated he would file a review plea against the order

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Noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan with his advocate Rajeev Dhawan (behind) at the latter's residence in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
Noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan with his advocate Rajeev Dhawan (behind) at the latter's residence in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

Activist lawyer said on Monday that he will submit the token fine of Re 1 imposed by the in the contempt case for his tweets against the judiciary, but also indicated he would file a review plea against the order.

Bhushan said he has the greatest respect for judiciary and the tweets were not intended to disrespect the apex court or the judiciary.

"I reserve my right to file review, I propose to submit and pay fine as directed by the court," Bhushan said in a press conference.

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First Published: Mon, August 31 2020. 16:49 IST