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Prince Chaturvedi   24 February 2024

Is civil contempt of court punishable by imprisonment or only imposed by fine?

Is civil contempt of court punishable by imprisonment or only imposed by fine?



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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     24 February 2024

Both civil and criminal contempt share the same punishment under the Contempt of Courts Act 1971. The Act allows for a maximum term of imprisonment for six months, and this can be supplemented with a fine of up to ₹2000.


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