Consider the following statements:
1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts

Question

Consider the following statements:
1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.
2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves.
3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt.
4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Accepted Answer

The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was indeed enacted following the recommendations of the Sanyal Committee. The Constitution, specifically Articles 129 and 215, grants the Supreme Court and High Courts the power to punish for their own contempt. Furthermore, the power to legislate on contempt of court lies with the Parliament, as recognized by Article 246 and the Seventh Schedule. While the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 defines civil and criminal contempt, the Constitution itself does not explicitly define these terms.