Q. Consider the following statements regarding Contempt of Court in India:
1.Article 129 of the Constitution empowers the High Courts to punish for their own contempt.
2.The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt.
3.Fair reporting of a case and reasonable criticism of a judgment after its disposal do not constitute contempt.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 129 empowers the Supreme Court, not High Courts. Article 215 empowers High Courts.
Statement 2 is incorrect because the Constitution does not define civil and criminal contempt; the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 does.
Statement 3 is correct as fair reporting and reasonable criticism after disposal do not amount to contempt.
Source– ET
