SC accepts Lalit Modi’s apology for judiciary remarks, closes case

NEW DELHI: In a relief to former IPL chairman Lalit Modi who tendered an “unconditional apology from bottom of his heart” for his contemptuous remarks against the judiciary on social media, the Supreme Court on Monday accepted his apology and dropped proceedings against him but directed him not to indulge in such activity of tarnishing the image of judiciary, reports AmitAnand Choudhary.
Letting him off from contempt proceedings, abench of Justices M R Shah and C T Ravikumar made it clear that he would have to face the music if he repeats the mistake in future.
The bench accepted the plea of senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi who appearing for Modi pleaded for grace from the SC. In his affidavit, Modi assured the court that he would not do anything inconsistent with the majesty or dignity of courts or the Indian judiciary. Warning him to be cautious while making remarks against the judicial system, the bench said “any attempt on his part in future, which would tantamount to remotely tarnishing the image of Indian judiciary and courts, will be seen very seriously. ”
Observing that Modi is not above the law, the SC had on April 13 directed him to tender an apology on social media platforms and national newspapers. The contempt proceedings against him was initiated on a petition filed by senior advocate C U Singh who brought to court’s notice the disparaging remarks made by Modi on Twitter against the judiciary and lawyers.