Criminal contempt of court refers to:
1. Lowering the authority of any court.
2. Interfering with judicial proceedings.
3. Obstructing the administration of Justice

2 and 3 only

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1, 2 and 3

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1 and 3 only

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The correct option is B 1, 2 and 3
All the statements are correct regarding criminal contempt of court.

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Criminal contempt of court refers to: 1. Lowering the authority of any court. 2. Interfering with judicial proceedings. 3. Obstructing the administration of Justice

The correct option is B 1, 2 and 3All the statements are correct regarding criminal contempt of court.

Criminal contempt of court refers to:
1. Lowering the authority of any court.
2. Interfering with judicial proceedings.
3. Obstructing the administration of Justice

The correct option is B 1, 2 and 3
All the statements are correct regarding criminal contempt of court.