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? |ForumIAS

[A] 1, 2 and 3

[B] 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 2 only

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

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