Contempt Case Against Patanjali, Baba Ramdev : Live Updates From Supreme Court

J Amanullah: Not saying we are angry. There has to be transparency between bar and bench. Be careful. Own what you have done, seek apology. Have trust in court that you won't be targeted. We'll not be biased. That's the assurance we give on this side.

J Kohli: Matter to be taken up on May 17

J Amanullah: You have taken steps, keep it up. We are glad you are acting against others also. Don't slack now

Adv Shukla apologizes for page numbering issue

J Amanullah: We were just pained. At this stage, every word counts. Nothing personal. We can't see what is in your heart. What is written in black and white is our measure.

J Kohli: Mr Mehta submits 5 affidavits have been filed...we have perused and expressed dissatisfaction. the authorities got activated only after our order of April 10. on Mr Mehta's request, addl affidavit are permitted to be filed in 10 days

J Kohli: Mr Rohatgi has also brought attention of this court to an interview given by present IMA President, which it is his submission is critical of this Court's order dated Apri 23. A copy of the publication carrying the interview be filed

J Kohli: Previous Joint director of SLA, Mr Mithilesh, and all officers holding the post of District Unani ... from 2018 onwards were directed to file affidavits explaining conduct

J Kohli: Registry directed to accept the same, whenever filed. A request is made for exemption from appearance on next date. Granted limited to next date

J Kohli: Mr Rohatgi says he has filed documents with addl affidavit...he concedes that there has been misunderstanding by briefing counsel. we give him one more opportunity to file original page of each newspaper in which apology is issued

J Kohli to ASG Nataraj: rest on May 7

Order is dictated

J Kohli: we will give you time to file addl affidavit. we have given opportunity to others, we will give you too

Mehta: we will file, give us about 8-10 days

Bench: we will, not in a hurry

J Kohli: if he came clean that he did not take action...that was all that was required...to be candid

J Amanullah: still this affidavit comes, told you be honest. if you want sympathy and compassion, that's the only thing that can save you

J Amanullah: how do you explain inaction for 4 years, violation of orders of superior authority? Mr Mehta, what is your stand as a counsel? why everything was in a limbo? all has been done now in a few days

J Amanullah: why that statement that on directions of this court he is acting? still shying from taking responsibility? we take strong objection. misrepresenting for obvious purposes. he has not come clean. Don't use our shoulders. He is acting smart