The Contempt Of Courts Act, 1971

This edition of The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 (Act No. 70 of 1971) presents the statutory text of the law governing contempt of courts in India, updated with all amendments as applicable up to 2026. The Act has been revised to incorporate changes introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019), effective from 31-10-2019, along with relevant notifications issued thereunder, ensuring alignment with the current constitutional and legal framework.

The book provides the bare text of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, precisely as enacted and amended, making it a dependable reference for legal study, examination preparation, and professional use. In addition to the principal Act, it includes allied rules and materials essential for a complete understanding of contempt proceedings, namely:
• The Rules to Regulate Proceedings for Contempt of the Supreme Court, 1975
• The Contempt of Courts (C.A.T.) Rules, 1992
• Model Forms

Published as a bare act with short comments, this edition is particularly useful for law students, judicial aspirants, advocates, and academicians who require an accurate and up-to-date statutory resource. It serves as a practical guide for understanding the scope, procedure, and application of contempt jurisdiction across courts, while remaining concise and examination-oriented.