Section 19 of COC, 1971 : Section 19: Appeals

Explanation using Example

Imagine a journalist, Mr. Sharma, writes an article that is deemed to be in contempt of court because it scandalizes the judiciary. A single judge of the High Court finds Mr. Sharma guilty of contempt and sentences him to a fine and a brief term of imprisonment. Mr. Sharma believes the decision is unjust and decides to appeal.

Under Section 19(1)(a) of The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, Mr. Sharma has the right to appeal this decision to a Bench of not less than two judges of the same High Court. If the decision had been made by a Bench...

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