Consider the following statements: 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of…

Consider the following statements: 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed. 2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves. 3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt. 4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1, 2 and 4
  3. 3 and 4 only
  4. 3 only

Solution

1 correct: Sanyal Committee report led to Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. 2 correct: Articles 129 and 215 empower SC/HC for contempt. 3 incorrect: Civil/criminal contempt defined in 1971 Act, not Constitution. 4 correct: Entry 14 of Union List + Art 142 empower Parliament.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2022

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