High Court Writs & Appeals Published & Fact-Checked 1 Sept 2026

What is the procedure for initiating Criminal Contempt of Court against public figures?

Under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act 1971, initiating criminal contempt proceedings in Supreme Court or High Court requires obtaining the prior written consent of the Attorney General of India or Advocate General of the State.

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