Here is Question No. 11 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2022.
Q11. Consider the following statements:
- Under the report of the H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.
- The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves.
- The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt.
- In India, the Parliament is vested with the power to make laws on the Contempt of Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 4
c) 3 and 4 only
d) 3 only
Answer – B
- Statement 1 is correct: The Sanyal Committee examined the law relating to contempt of courts in general, and the law relating to the procedure for contempt proceedings including the punishment thereof in particular. The committee submitted its report in 1 963, which inter alia defined and limited the powers of certain courts in punishing for contempt of courts and provided to regulate the procedure in relation thereto. The recommendations of The committee were generally accepted by the Government after having a wide consultation with the State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, and all other stakeholders. Pursuant to the recommendations made by the N Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was
- Statement 2 is correct: The Supreme Court and the High Courts of India have been empowered with the power to penalize for Contempt of Court under Articles 129 and 215 of the Constitution of India.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The Constitution of India does not define Civil Contempt and/or Criminal Contempt
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