Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 (as amended by Act 34 of 2019) with Rules to Regulate Proceedings for Contempt of the Supreme Court along with (CAT) Rules, 1992

The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 is a crucial statute enacted to uphold the dignity, authority, and effective functioning of courts in India. This 2025 updated edition, published by Law & Justice Publishing Co., presents the Bare Act with comments, offering a clear understanding of the law relating to civil and criminal contempt.

The Act defines and regulates civil contempt and criminal contempt, lays down the powers of courts, prescribes punishments, and outlines procedural safeguards to balance judicial authority with freedom of speech. It plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with court orders and respect for the administration of justice.

This edition is updated as per The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, ensuring complete territorial applicability and statutory accuracy. It also incorporates the Rules to Regulate Proceedings for Contempt of the Supreme Court, 1975 and the Contempt of Courts (C.A.T.) Rules, 1992, making it a comprehensive reference for both constitutional and procedural aspects of contempt law.

To enhance practical usability, the book includes Supreme Court guidelines, landmark judgments, and a dedicated section on words and phrases legally defined, making complex concepts accessible and exam-ready. Designed with a clear layout and authoritative presentation, this volume is indispensable for advocates, judges, law students, judicial aspirants, academicians, and legal researchers.

Key Highlights

• Bare Act with Comments

• Latest 2025 Edition

• Covers:

  • The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
    (Act 70 of 1971)

• Updated with:

  • The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
    (Act 34 of 2019)

• Includes:

  • Rules to Regulate Proceedings for Contempt of the Supreme Court, 1975

  • Contempt of Courts (C.A.T.) Rules, 1992

• Key focus areas:

  • Civil contempt and criminal contempt

  • Powers of courts to punish for contempt

  • Defences, limitations, and procedural safeguards

  • Balancing judicial authority and freedom of speech

• Along with:

  • Supreme Court Guidelines

  • Landmark Judgments

  • Words and Phrases – Legally Defined

• Clear, concise, and practitioner-friendly format

• Ideal for court practice, constitutional law study, and competitive examinations