What is Contempt of Court? Contempt of court is an act of disrespect or disobedience towards a judge or court’s officers or interference with its orderly process. Constitutional Provisions: Article 129: Grants Supreme Court the power to punish for contempt …
Background: Puducherry was merged with India in 1962 and the jurisdiction of the Madras High Court was extended to it. In 2017, the Puducherry legislature unanimously resolved to have its own High Court; subsequently it also passed a resolution seeking …
What is the anti-defection law? For a very long time, the Indian political system was impacted by political defections by members of the legislature. This situation brought greater political instability in the system. The anti-defection law contained in the 10th …