Section 18C: Powers of Supreme Court in cases of contempt
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18C. Powers of Supreme Court in cases of contempt
Where the Supreme Court, on a motion made to that effect supported by
affidavit, finds that a person has committed a contempt, the Court may—
(a) sentence that person to imprisonment for a term not exceeding
one year or to a fine not exceeding 300,000 rupees;
(b) make such other order as it thinks fit.
[S. 18C inserted by s. 4 of Act 15 of 1994 w.e.f. 1 July 1994.]
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Questions this section answers
- What penalty can the Supreme Court impose on someone found guilty of contempt of court?
- Can I be sent to prison for contempt of court, and for how long?