Constitution Quote by Prashant Bhushan
“The wide and unregulated power of contempt given to the courts has been deliberately interpreted by the courts in a manner which has served to intimidate the media from exposing corruption and misbehaviour by the courts and judges.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Commentary on Judicial Accountability, 2020
The courts' contempt power is used to silence media exposure of judicial corruption, creating intimidation.
In simple terms: Courts use contempt to silence criticism.
Key Takeaway
Guard media freedom and demand transparency.
Themes
justice
media
corruption
power
accountability
Mood
concerned
critical
defiant
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- journalistic investigations
- whistleblowing
- legal reform
- public oversight
Key Concepts
judicial independence
freedom of press
institutional abuse
Questions to Reflect On
- How can media expose judicial misconduct safely?
- What safeguards prevent abuse of contempt?
A Different Perspective
The courts may argue contempt protects dignity, but it can be misused.
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