The Contempt of Courts Act was passed to define and limit the powers of certain courts in punishing contempt of courts and to regulate their procedure in relation thereto. In which of the following years was the Act passed?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1971.
Other Information-
- The Contempt of Courts Act was passed to define and limit the powers of certain courts to punish contempt of courts and to regulate their procedure in relation to them. The Act was passed in 1971.
- Section 12 of the Contempt of Court Act, 1971 provides for the punishment of simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with a fine which may extend to Rs.2000, or with both.
- Apart from this, the High Courts have also been empowered to punish for contempt of a subordinate court under Section 10 of the Contempt of Court Act, 1971.
- The power to punish for contempt is a constitutional power vested in the Supreme Court which cannot be curtailed or abolished even by a legislative act.