Meaning of Contempt of Court

♤ Contempt of court consists of words spoken or written which tend to bring the administration of Justice into contempt, to prejudice the fair trial of any cause or matter which is the subject of Civil or Criminal proceeding or in any way to obstruct the cause of Justice.

♤ Article 129 and Article 142 (2) of the Constitution enables the Supreme Court to issue notice and punish any one including Judges of the High Court for its contempt or contempt of any subordinate courts.

o The Judiciary was provided with this power under Contempt of Court Act, 1971 which defines contempt powers of judiciary.