Act not to apply to Nyaya Panchayats or other village courts
Section 21 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 deals with act not to apply to Nyaya Panchayats or other village courts. Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in relation to contempt of Nyaya Panchayats or other village courts, by whatever name known, for the administration of justice, established under any law. The Act came into force on 24 Dec 1971.
Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in relation to contempt of Nyaya Panchayats or other village courts, by whatever name known, for the administration of justice, established under any law.
Section 21, The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 (Act 70 of 1971).
Questions about Section 21
What does Section 21 of the Contempt of Courts Act deal with?
Section 21 of the Contempt of Courts Act is headed "Act not to apply to Nyaya Panchayats or other village courts". Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in relation to contempt of Nyaya Panchayats or other village courts, by whatever name known, for the administration of justice, established under any law.
How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Contempt of Courts 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: Contempt Courts Act 1971 21, section 21 Contempt Courts Act 1971, section 21 of the Contempt of Courts Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 21 of the Contempt of Courts Act come into force?
Section 21 of the Contempt of Courts Act, cited as Contempt Courts Act 1971 21, came into force on 24 Dec 1971, having been enacted on 24 Dec 1971. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Innocent publication and distribution of matter not contempt482 words
- 14. Procedure where contempt is in the face of the Supreme Court or a High Court477 words
- 12. Punishment for contempt of court465 words
- 17. Procedure after cognizance278 words
- 15. Cognizance of criminal contempt in other cases257 words
- 7. Publication of information relating to proceedings in chambers or in camera not contempt except in certain cases251 words
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