Contempt of court

Prince Chaturvedi (Querist) 24 February 2024 This query is : Resolved
Is there imprisonment in civil contempt of court or is only fine imposed?

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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Expert) 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 Rs. 2000.

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