10. Criticism about the judiciary should be welcomed, so long as criticisms do not hamper the “administration of justice”. In this context discuss whether the power of contempt of court given to the higher judiciary limits the freedom granted by Article 19(1)(a) and whether these two can be reconciled.

Approach:

♤ In the introduction briefly address the key concern of the statement and link it to the argument on power of contempt and freedom of speech and expression.

♤ Discuss the need of contempt powers with judiciary.

♤ Discuss the implications of contempt powers on freedom of speech.

♤ Discuss how these two can be reconciled.