Q11.
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?
Answer
B
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: A committee under H.N. Sanyal examined the law relating to contempt of court and its recommendations led to the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. Statement 2 is correct: Article 129 gives the Supreme Court the power to initiate contempt cases on its own, independent of the Attorney General. Statement 3 is incorrect: The expression 'contempt of court' has not been defined by the Constitution. The Contempt of Court Act, 1971 defines both civil and criminal contempt. Statement 4 is correct: Since the Constitution does not define contempt, Parliament has the power to make laws on it.