Consider the following statements:1.Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.2.The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves.3.The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt.4.In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A

   1 and 2 only

   1 and 2 only. Parliament’s power to legislate on contempt (statement 4) also holds.

2. B

   1, 2 and 4

   1, 2 and 4. Sanyal Committee → 1971 Act; Articles 129/215; Union List entry 77/14-type power to make contempt law. The Constitution does not define civil/criminal contempt.

3. C

   3 and 4 only

   3 and 4 only. Statement 3 is false.

4. D

   3 only

   3 only. Definitions sit in the 1971 Act, not the Constitution.

Summary. Official key is (b) 1, 2 and 4. The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 followed the H.N. Sanyal Committee. Articles 129 and 215 empower the Supreme Court and High Courts to punish contempt of themselves. Civil and criminal contempt are defined in the Act, not in the Constitution. Parliament can make laws on contempt.