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Declaration
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Contents
List of Abbreviations
Table of Cases
Preface
Introduction
1. Rationale behind Contempt power
2. Origin and history of Contempt power
Law of contempt of courts in India
Indian Penal Code and contempt of court
The Code of Civil Procedure and contempt of court
3. Constitutionality of Contempt laws
4. Indian constitution and Contempt of Court
Article 227, Constitution of India
Article 129 and 215, Constitution of India
Contempt statute and proceedings under Article 129 and 215
Punishment for contempt of court and Articles 129 and 215
5. Classification of Contempt - Rationale and need for
Civil and criminal contempt’s
Overlap between civil and criminal contempt’s
Irregular or illegal orders and civil contempt
Civil contempt under Indian law
Mens rea in civil contempt under 1971 Act
Non compliance with irregular or void orders and civil contempt under 1971 Act
Criminal contempt of court
Scandalizing the court under common law
Position of scandalizing the court under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
Unruly criticism against administration of justice mechanism as a whole and contempt jurisdiction under 1971 Act
Judge committing contempt of court
Relevance of publication in contempt by scandalizing the court
The concept of interference with administration of justice and position of Lawyers
Trial by media – the need for a new outlook
Impact of trial by media in the administration of justice
Common measures adopted to minimize the impacts of trial by media
Sub judice principle and contempt laws
Sub judice principle under Contempt of Court Act 1981
Recommendations of Law Commission regarding trial by media
Miscellaneous criminal contempt
Miscellaneous criminal contempt under Indian law
Miscellaneous criminal contempts under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
Direct and Indirect Contempt of Court
Contempt in the face of the court – Indian position
6. Judiciary v Legislature
History of contempt power of legislature
Contempt power of the Parliament and role of the courts
Parliamentary privileges v contempt of court - Indian position
Approach of the judiciary when third parties are not involved
7. Punishment and procedure for Contempt of Court
Imprisonment
Apology
Fine
Procedure for contempt of court - Indian position
8. Conclusion and Suggestions
Bibliography