📘 Contempt of Courts and the Law | 2025 Edition
✒️ Authored by: Nayan Joshi | Language: English | Publisher: Lawmann
The Contempt of Courts and the Law by Nayan Joshi is a comprehensive and practical commentary on the law relating to contempt of courts in India. It explains the statutory framework under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, constitutional provisions, and evolving judicial principles that safeguard the authority of the judiciary while balancing freedom of speech and fair trial rights.
🔍 Key Features:
⚖️ Statutory & Constitutional Framework – covers the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, Articles 129 & 215 of the Constitution, and related provisions.
📚 Types of Contempt – detailed treatment of civil contempt, criminal contempt, wilful disobedience, interference with administration of justice, and scandalising the court.
📝 Judicial Pronouncements – incorporates landmark Supreme Court and High Court rulings, including recent cases up to 2025.
🏛️ Practical Insights – guidance on procedure, defences, apology, limitation, sentencing principles, and safeguards against misuse.
🌐 Contemporary Relevance – discusses the tension between contempt law, media freedom, and digital platforms.
🆕 2025 Updated Edition – reflects the latest case law, amendments, and debates on reforming contempt law in India.
🎯 Recommended For:
Lawyers & judges dealing with contempt proceedings
Journalists, media professionals & social commentators navigating free speech boundaries
Law students & researchers studying constitutional and procedural law
Government officers & institutions concerned with court compliance
Libraries & universities maintaining criminal and constitutional law references
The 2025 Edition of Contempt of Courts and the Law, authored by Nayan Joshi and published by Lawmann, is a reliable, updated, and practice-oriented text, making it an indispensable guide for understanding, applying, and studying the law of contempt in India.
