Law of Contempt of Court

Law of Contempt of Court provides a structured examination of the law relating to contempt of courts in India, covering its constitutional and legislative foundations, major principles, and judicial approach. The Second Edition incorporates the latest and relevant decisions of the Supreme Court and High Courts.

Key Features:

• Classification of contempt with leading cases
• Constitutional and legislative framework of contempt in India
• Freedom of speech and expression vis-a-vis contempt of court
• Civil contempt, wilful disobedience and limitation
• Criminal contempt, cognizance and procedure
• Powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts in contempt matters
• Media trials, contempt by advocates and judicial approach
• Historical perspective of contempt of courts in India
• Latest and landmark Supreme Court and High Court case laws

This book is useful for advocates, judges, judicial service aspirants, law students, academicians, researchers and legal professionals seeking a focused reference on the law of contempt of court in India.