Way Forward

The Contempt powers should be used in such a way as not to violate Right to Freedom of Speech while also ensuring independence of the Judges. The judiciary must be highly liberal while respecting freedom of speech and allow fair criticism as permitted under 1971 Act.

In addition to that, the Contempt of Court Act, 1971 must be suitably amended or repealed on the lines of United Kingdom and United States where such a law does not exist. But amendment in 1971 act in 2006 also did not lead to restrain by judiciary. Thus, the right balance between freedom of speech and contempt powers of court can be achieved by the judiciary itself.