Q. With reference to the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

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1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is B 2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Contempt of Court Act, 1971’s purpose is to uphold the dignity and respect of courts. It does not restrict any kind of discussion of the court judgment.

Statement 2 is correct: The judgment of the Supreme Court in In Re: Mulgaonkar case held about economic use of contempt of court Act. It recommends harmonization between free criticism and judicial independence.

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