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Consider the following statements :
1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.
2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves.
3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt.
4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 3 only

Answer:

B

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Explanation:

Statement 3 is wrong. It is not the Constitution but the THE CONTEMPT OF COURTS ACT, 1971 Define is the Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt. → Option C and D eliminated.We are left with 50:50 between A or B.
Statement 4 is right- the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court - Therefore by elimination the answer is B.

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