It also denotes such conduct which tends to bring disrepute to the authority of the court and the administration of law. It represents a wilful disregard or disobedience of the court’s order.
Generally speaking, Contempt of Court is disobedience to the court, by acting in opposition to the authority, justice and dignity thereof. The power to punish for contempt is an extra-ordinary power which must be sparingly exercised but where the public interest demands it, the Court will not shrink from exercising it and imposing punishment even by way of imprisonment, in cases where a mere fine may not be adequate. The article also explains the powers of High Court and Supreme court for initiating contempt of court and also states the limitation on the power to punish for contempt. The law relating to contempt has developed only on this broad basis. Everyone must respect the decisions of courts and no one can interfere with the working of courts.
