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Limitation on Suo Moto Contempt Action by Manish is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses a case regarding the limitation period for initiating suo moto (on its own motion) contempt proceedings. The High Court initiated suo moto contempt proceedings against journalists over an article published in 2008. However, it only initiated the proceedings in 2015, over 4 years later. The Supreme Court held that Section 20 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 prescribes a limitation period of 1 year for initiating any contempt proceedings, whether suo moto or otherwise. Since the High
- Author
- Manish
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- EN