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The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

Repeal

In force From 24 Dec 1971 Act 70 of 1971 As on 19 Oct 2026

Act 70 of 1971 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 24 Dec 1971 In force 24 Dec 1971

Section 24 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 deals with repeal. The Contempt of Courts Act, 1952 (32 of 1952), is hereby repealed. The Act came into force on 24 Dec 1971.

The Contempt of Courts Act, 1952 (32 of 1952), is hereby repealed.

Section 24, The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 (Act 70 of 1971).

Questions about Section 24

What does Section 24 of the Contempt of Courts Act deal with?

Section 24 of the Contempt of Courts Act is headed "Repeal". The Contempt of Courts Act, 1952 (32 of 1952), is hereby repealed.

How do I find court cases under Section 24 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 24, section 24 Contempt Courts Act 1971, section 24 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 24 of the Contempt of Courts Act come into force?

Section 24 of the Contempt of Courts Act, cited as Contempt Courts Act 1971 24, 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.

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