Adv Haresh A. Raichura : Can complaint of criminal contempt of court be filed without permission of Advocate General?

Bal Thakarey Versus Harish Pimpulkhute case reported in AIR 2005 SC 396 says no.

But later case Amicus Curiae v. Prashant Bhushan says yes if the facts of case has wide implications on administration of justice. (2010) 7 SCC 592.

Difference between these two cases is discussed in case of B N S v. Advant decided by Supreme Court on 14.3.2011