Bare ActsThe Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

Section 18

Hearing of cases of criminal contempt to be by Benches.

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(1) Every case of criminal contempt under section 15 shall be heard and determined by a Bench of not less than two judges. (2) Sub-section (1) shall not apply to the Court of a Judicial Commissioner.

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