India, Feb. 7 -- As the hearing in the breach of privilege motion against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushama Andhare gets underway, both Kamra and Andhare have defended themselves, saying were exercising their "fundamental right of expression". In their replies, they have also cited previous cases to bolster their stand.

Judging by past experience, legal experts believe Kamra and Andhare are on firm footing. They were referring to similar cases against media personalities Shoba De and Arnab Goswami, who moved court in their respective cases.

Notices were served to Kamra and Andhare in July last year, for making allegedly derogatory remarks against deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. They have replied to th...