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The Competition Act, 2002

Power to Punish for contempt

In force From 31 Mar 2003 Act 12 of 2003 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 12 of 2003 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 13 Jan 2003 In force 31 Mar 2003

Section 53U of the Competition Act, 2002 deals with power to Punish for contempt. [253U. Power to Punish for contempt.--The Appellate Tribunal shall have, and exercise, the same jurisdiction, powers and authority in respect of contempt of itself as a High Court has and may exercise and, for this purpose, the provisions of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 (70 of 1971) shall have e The Act came into force on 31 Mar 2003.

1[253U. Power to Punish for contempt.--The Appellate Tribunal shall have, and exercise, the same jurisdiction, powers and authority in respect of contempt of itself as a High Court has and may exercise and, for this purpose, the provisions of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 (70 of 1971) shall have effect subject to modifications that,--

(a) the reference therein to a High Court shall be construed as including a reference to the Appellate Tribunal;

(b) the references to the Advocate-General in section 15 of the said Act shall be construed as a reference to such Law Officer as the Central Government may, by notification, specify in this behalf.]

Section 53U, The Competition Act, 2002 (Act 12 of 2003).

Questions about Section 53U

What does Section 53U of the Competition Act deal with?

Section 53U of the Competition Act is headed "Power to Punish for contempt". [253U. Power to Punish for contempt.--The Appellate Tribunal shall have, and exercise, the same jurisdiction, powers and authority in respect of contempt of itself as a High Court has and may exercise and, for this purpose, the provisions of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 (70 of 1971) shall have e

How do I find court cases under Section 53U of the Competition Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Competition Act 53U, section 53U Competition Act, section 53U of the Competition Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 53U of the Competition Act come into force?

Section 53U of the Competition Act, cited as Competition Act 53U, came into force on 31 Mar 2003, having been enacted on 13 Jan 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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