Supreme Court on Contempt of Court (1950 to 2019) 2nd Edition

Supreme Court on Contempt of Court (1950 to 2019), 2nd Edition is a comprehensive compilation of Supreme Court of India judgments governing the law of contempt. It captures the evolution of judicial thinking on civil and criminal contempt, reflecting the Court’s role in protecting the dignity, authority, and effective functioning of the judiciary. The book explores how the Supreme Court has balanced contempt powers with constitutional guarantees such as freedom of speech and expression. It includes landmark rulings interpreting the Contempt of Courts Act, judicial standards for scandalising the court, interference with justice, and procedural safeguards in contempt proceedings. Updated to reflect jurisprudence up to 2019, this second edition offers clarity on settled principles as well as significant doctrinal shifts. Its structured and chronological presentation makes it an indispensable reference for litigation, academic study, and judicial training.