Govt issues clarification on 'unconditional apology' in SC over internet shutdown

In a statement, the government reacted to the media reports that the Union home secretary Govind Mohan had tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court in response to a contempt notice.

It said whenever the Supreme Court issues a contempt notice, the party responding to it is required to begin its affidavit with an unconditional apology, followed by the presentation of other facts and arguments.