The Law of Contempt: Contempt of Courts and Legislatures

The Law of Contempt is a lucid and concise commentary on the subject which is an indispensable aid in the constitutional functioning of our basic democratic institutions. The topic has been structured into four parts. Part-1deals with the constitutional provisions. Part-2 contains the commentaries on the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, Part-3 is a brief overview of the contempt powers of the Tribunals. Lastly, Part-4 traces the elements of contempt jurisdiction of the legislatures.

Key Features:

• Explains the concept and its related provisions in such a manner that is easy to understand and apply
• Discusses the legislative history and genesis of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
• Explains the vital role of the judiciary and how the subject is important in achieving fair administration of justice
• Apart from the courts, it also examines contempt of legislatures and tribunals, and contains case law not only from India but from all relevant jurisdictions and is analysed with discernment and insight
• Highlights the importance of how the subject arms the legislatures to enforce discipline and ensure un-interfered progress of proceedings
• Includes the latest judgments delivered by the Supreme Court and various High Courts, including Rakesh Tiwari v Alok Pandey, National Lawyers' Campaign for Judicial Transparency and Reforms v Union of India, Yashwant Sinha v CBI, etc.