Truth of the allegation when the contemner says that he can prove, cannot be put up as a defence in charge for contempt of court.—V.M. Kande v. Madhav Gadkari 1990 CrLJ 190

An intention to interfere with the administration of justice is not an essential ingredient to the offence of contempt of court. It is enough if the action complained of is inherently likely so to interfere.—Pritam Pal v. High Court M.P. AIR 1992 SC 904

While ss. 3 to 7 mentions special acts that are not contempt, s. 8 by implication indicated that the Act is not exhausted as to what is not contempt.—High Court v. T.K. Subamma 1990 Cr LJ 1159

The power to inflict punishment for contempt of court cannot be invalidated on the ground that law which does not allow plea of truth as a defence is in contravention of Act. 19(1)(a) of the Constitution—V.M. Kanade v. Madhav Godkari 1990 Cr. LJ 190

If there is specific time limit in the direction, such non compliance cannot be regarded as willful or deliberate disregard of such direction.—Atmaram Kanosir v. L.K.R. Prasad 1990 Cr LJ 169