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Polity & Governance2022
Consider the following statements:
  1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the
  2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme
  3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and
  4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to
make laws on Contempt of Court. Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

The correct option is 1, 2, and 4. The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was indeed enacted following recommendations from the H.N. Sanyal Committee to clearly define the scope and procedure for contempt proceedings. The Constitution of India, under Article 129 and Article 215, gives the Supreme Court and High Courts the authority to punish for contempt of themselves, reinforcing the independence of the judiciary. Additionally, the Parliament is empowered to define and legislate laws regarding contempt of court, ensuring that procedures are regulated under statutory frameworks. However, the Constitution does not explicitly define "Civil Contempt" and "Criminal Contempt"; these are instead defined within the Contempt of Courts Act itself.

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