# The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, Section 10: Power of High Court to punish contempts of subordinate courts

- Act: The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 (Act 70 of 1971)
- In force from: 1971-12-24
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/contempt-courts-act-1971/section/10/

## Text

Every High Court shall have and exercise the same jurisdiction, powers and authority, in accordance with the same procedure and practice, in respect of contempts of courts subordinate to it as it has and exercises in respect of contempts of itself: Provided that no High Court shall take cognizance of a contempt alleged to have been committed in respect of a court subordinate to it where such contempt is an offence punishable under the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

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