Contempt Procedure — Step by Step — KSLU Ethics Notes

Contempt Procedure — Step by Step

flowchart TD
    Act[Alleged Contempt Act] --> Filing{Who Files?}
    Filing -- Suo Motu --> Court[HC or SC takes cognizance]
    Filing -- With AG Consent --> Court
    Court --> N[Issue Notice to Contemner - Sec 17]
    N --> Hear[Hearing]
    Hear --> Find{Guilty?}
    Find -- Yes --> Pun[Punishment u/s 12: Up to 6 months + Rs 2000 fine]
    Find -- No --> Disch[Discharge]
    Pun --> Apol{Apology tendered?}
    Apol -- Yes and Satisfactory --> Remit[Remit Punishment]
    Apol -- No --> Imp[Execute Sentence]