What do you understand by contempt of court? Examine if democracy in India needs contempt of Court laws?

  • May 21, 2021
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
  • Category: DPS Topics
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Hint: The question is straightforward and has been in news too often most recently in Prashant Bhushan case. Here, you have to argue for and against its need in Indian democracy today.

Introduction (I): Define contempt of court and explain it entails both civil and criminal punishment which is considered out of sync with modern democracy with focus on liberty.

Body (B): 1) First of all discuss why contempt of court may not be needed in current times (Ex- Liberty, fair criticism of the court’s judgements, accountability of the judiciary etc.)

2) Discuss need of the contempt of court (Ex- Judicial independence, Reasonable restriction etc.).

Conclusion (C): Write recommendations of any commissions or own recommendations (like making it a civil offence only).

Organization and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity Structure What do you understand by contempt of court? Examine if democracy in India needs contempt of Court laws?