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Contempt of Court
Context
The Madras High Court has summoned five senior IAS officers in a contempt of court case for allegedly failing to implement its earlier order.
What is Contempt of Court?
- Contempt of Court refers to any act or omission that:
- Disrespects the authority or dignity of the court, or
- Obstructs the administration of justice.
- There are two types under Contempt of Courts Act, 1971:
- Civil Contempt: Willful disobedience to any judgment, decree, direction, order, or writ of the court.
- Example: Not implementing a court's order, as in this case.
- Criminal Contempt:
- Scandalizing or lowering the authority of the court,
- Prejudicing judicial proceedings, or
- Obstructing the administration of justice.
Constitutional ProvisionThere are two Articles in the Constitution of India which talk about the Contempt of Court and these are Article 129 and Article 142(2).
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