Kunal Kamra, a stand up comedian in the aftermath of a judgement given by Justice DY Chandrachud, had certain comments indicating that he was favouring certain classes of people on social media platform, Twitter. A lawyer and two law students sought permission of the Attorney General of India to proceed with a case of contempt of court. The complaints argued that the statements made by the alleged contemptor was lowering the status of the court in the eyes of the people. The Attorney General had granted permission and the matter was listed.
