Constitutional Basis of Contempt Power — KSLU Ethics Notes

Constitutional Basis of Contempt Power

flowchart LR
    Cons[Constitution of India] --> A129[Art 129 - SC Inherent Contempt Power]
    Cons --> A215[Art 215 - HC Inherent Contempt Power]
    A129 --> Act[Contempt of Courts Act 1971]
    A215 --> Act
    Act --> Def[Sec 2 - Definitions]
    Act --> Pun[Sec 12 - Punishment]
    Act --> Lim[Sec 20 - Limitation: 1 year]