THE CONTEMPT OF COURTS ACT, 1971

• Power of High Court to punish contempts of subordinate courts Sec. 10
• Punishment for Contempt of Court, i.e., simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 2,000 or with both Sec. 12
• Procedure where contempt is in the face of the Supreme Court or a High Court Sec. 14
• Procedure after cognizance Sec. 17
• Appeals Sec. 19
• Limitation for actions for contempt, i.e, 1 year from the date on which contempt is alleged to have been committed Sec. 20