Section 5:
Fair criticism of judicial act not contempt.
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.
70/1971 - The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 ▶
Act Number: 70
Act Name: The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
Year: 1971
Enactment Date: 1971-12-24
Long Title: An Act to define and limit the powers of certain courts in punishing contempts of courts and to regulate their procedure in relation thereto.
Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
Department: Department of Justice