Attorney General KK Venugopal Friday gave consent for initiating contempt proceedings against stand-up comic artist Kunal Kamra for his November 18 tweet, saying it was “grossly vulgar and obnoxious” and tended to lower the authority of the Supreme Court.
The top law officer had last week granted consent for initiation of contempt proceedings against Kamra for his earlier tweets which allegedly criticised the apex court, saying they were in “bad taste” and it was time people understood that attacking it brazenly will attract punishment.
The consent of either the Attorney General or the Solicitor General is necessary, under section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, for initiating contempt proceedings against a person.
Venugopal granted the fresh consent on a request made in this regard by Prayagraj-based advocate Anuj Singh. Kamra, in his November 18 tweet, had made an objectionable gesture while making a comment against the Chief Justice of India.