5. While the power to punish for the contempt of court is a much needed tool to protect the administration of justice from being maligned, it is time that it be relooked into. Critically analyse.

Approach:

♤ Define contempt of court and give the constitutional and legislative provisions.

♤ Give arguments in favor of retaining the contempt of court provisions

♤ Discuss the issues with the current provisions of contempt of court.