Section 5

Fair criticism of judicial act not contempt.

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.

All sections
    A person shall not be guilty of contempt of court for publishing any fair comment on the merits of any case which has been heard and finally decided.

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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