The Delhi High Court on Monday released film director Vivek Agnihotri from a contempt case filed against him over a tweet he sent in 2018 against Justice S Murlidhar, who had invalidated Gautam Navlakha’s transit remand. Following a court order, Vivek Agnihotri appeared in person before the Court.
The Bench of Justice Siddharth Mridul and Justice Vikas Mahajan on Monday, after noted down his appearance, said, “The notice to show cause issued to him is hereby recalled. He stands discharged as alleged contemptor,” court said. However, while granting him discharge Agnihotri in the case, caution him to be more careful in future.
Meanwhile, the bench noted that Vivek Agnihotri tenders his unconditional apology by appearing physically in the Courtroom and reiterating his remorse for his remarks against Justice S. Muralidhar in 2018. The court while passing directions, noted Vivek Agnihotri’s submissions that he had the utmost respect for the institution of the judiciary and didn’t intend to willfully offend the majesty of court.
