Delhi HC grants time to author Anand Ranganathan to file affidavit in contempt case over remarks against judge

New Delhi, 24/5: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted author Anand Ranganathan four weeks to file an affidavit in a criminal contempt case over his alleged remarks against a judge of the court.

Ranganathan, who appeared before the court in person, said he was a “free speech absolutist” and denied having made any comment against the judge.

His counsel J Sai Deepak said Ranganathan, a professor at JNU, only made a “general statement” that the very concept of contempt of court should not exist.