CJI DY Chandrachud Recuses Himself From Hearing Contempt Proceedings Against Kunal Kamra

CJI DY Chandrachud has recused himself from hearing contempt petition filed against comedian Kunal Kamra for his tweets about Supreme Court. CJI Chandrachud stated–

"We will place this before a bench which I'm not a part of because the comments were made on an order I passed. List after two weeks."

Kamra had posted tweets against the Supreme Court following its order granting bail to Arnab Goswami. The Attorney General for India had found these tweets to be 'highly objectionable' and he stated that it is time that people understand that attacking the Supreme Court of India unjustifiedly and brazenly will attract punishment under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1972.

Responding to the proceedings, Kamra submitted that his tweets were meant as a joke for people who share the same perception as him.

Case Title: Abhyudaya Mishra v. Kunal Kamra Contempt Petition (Crl) No. 1/2020