NEWS: Arnab Goswami challenges Maharashtra Assembly’s Breach of Privilege Notice in SC

By Legal Wires 2 Minutes Read

Republic TV Journalist and Anchor Arnab Goswami have moved to Supreme Court to challenge the privilege motion sent to him by the Maharashtra Assembly for his criticism of the government over Sushant Singh Rajput case.

Earlier on 16^th September a 60 pages long privilege notice against him was sent, after motions were moved by the Shiv Sena in the both of the Houses of Maharashtra Assembly.

A privilege motion can be moved if an individual or authority violates or disregards any of the privileges, powers, and immunities of the House concerned or members of the House or Committee. 

The bench of Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, and Justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian will hear the case.

The breach of privilege or contempt and the punishment is decided by the Houses of the State Assembly.

Meanwhile, Arnab Goswami has released his statement on his channel, Republic TV stating that he will contest the notice and will continue questioning Uddhav Thackrey and the ruling party.

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