Section 23

Power of Supreme Court and High Courts to make rules.

The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

  • Act 70 of 1971
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Department of Justice
About this Act

An Act to define and limit the powers of certain courts in punishing contempts of courts and to regulate their procedure in relation thereto.

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    The Supreme Court or, as the case may be, any High Court, may make rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, providing for any matter relating to its procedure.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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