Contempt of Courts Act
Contempt of Courts Act
Section 18

Hearing of cases of criminal contempt to be by Benches

Synced on 07 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

(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.

Judgments on Section 18