Polity and Constitution

Court of record and contempt power (Art. 129; Contempt of Courts Act 1971)

• Supreme Court status as a court of record with contempt power
• Wilful disobedience and breach of undertaking as civil contempt
• Interference with judicial proceedings or administration as criminal contempt
• Fair criticism, substantial interference and truth in contempt proceedings
• Modes of taking cognizance of criminal contempt
• Legislative competence concerning contempt of court