Segment 11: MCQs (181–200)
181. Which section of the Contempt of Courts Act defines “civil contempt”?
a) Section 2(a)
b) Section 2(b)
c) Section 2(c)
d) Section 3
182. What does “criminal contempt” include as per Section 2(c)?
a) Publication that obstructs administration of justice
b) Willful disobedience of court orders
c) Breach of court undertakings
d) Failure to pay court fines
183. In which case did the Supreme Court uphold the power of the judiciary to initiate contempt proceedings suo motu?
a) Delhi Judicial Service Association v. State of Gujarat
b) Arundhati Roy Contempt Case
c) Baradakanta Mishra v. Registrar of Orissa High Court
d) Sahara India Real Estate v. SEBI
184. What is the maximum fine that can be imposed under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971?
a) ₹1,000
b) ₹2,000
c) ₹5,000
d) ₹10,000
185. Which section specifies that contempt proceedings cannot be initiated after one year?
a) Section 10
b) Section 12
c) Section 15
d) Section 20
186. Which case emphasized that contempt powers should not be used to suppress criticism of the judiciary?
a) S. Mulgaokar v. Unknown
b) Arundhati Roy Contempt Case
c) E.M.S. Namboodiripad v. T.N. Nambiar
d) C.K. Daphtary v. O.P. Gupta
187. What protection does Section 3 of the Contempt of Courts Act offer?
a) Acts not amounting to contempt
b) Fair criticism of court decisions
c) Innocent publication and distribution of matter
d) Freedom of speech and expression
188. Under which case was it held that truth in public interest can be a valid defense in contempt proceedings?
a) Subramanian Swamy v. Arun Shourie
b) Re: Vinay Chandra Mishra
c) Arundhati Roy Contempt Case
d) Delhi Judicial Service Association v. State of Gujarat
189. Which Article of the Constitution declares the Supreme Court a “Court of Record”?
a) Article 129
b) Article 215
c) Article 141
d) Article 136
190. What does Section 4 of the Contempt of Courts Act protect?
a) Fair and accurate reports of judicial proceedings
b) Public criticism of judgments
c) Statements by advocates
d) Media interviews with judges
191. Which case emphasized that personal attacks on judges can amount to contempt?
a) Re: Arundhati Roy
b) S. Mulgaokar v. Unknown
c) Vinay Chandra Mishra Case
d) C.K. Daphtary v. O.P. Gupta
192. Which section provides immunity to fair reporting of court proceedings?
a) Section 2(b)
b) Section 4
c) Section 5
d) Section 6
193. What is the purpose of summary proceedings under Section 14?
a) Speedy resolution of disputes
b) Immediate punishment for contempt in the court’s presence
c) Efficient management of court cases
d) Protection of subordinate courts
194. Which principle was upheld in C.K. Daphtary v. O.P. Gupta?
a) Media must respect court orders
b) Contempt powers should not suppress dissent
c) The judiciary must ensure truthfulness of public statements
d) Scandalizing the judiciary constitutes contempt
195. What does Section 6 of the Act deal with?
a) Contempt by judges
b) Fair criticism of judicial acts
c) Contempt by government servants
d) Exceptions for reporting judicial orders
196. Which case established the balance between free speech and judiciary dignity?
a) Re: Arundhati Roy
b) E.M.S. Namboodiripad v. T.N. Nambiar
c) Subramanian Swamy v. Arun Shourie
d) Sahara India Real Estate v. SEBI
197. Which section protects fair criticism of judicial acts?
a) Section 4
b) Section 5
c) Section 6
d) Section 10
198. Under Section 10, what is the extent of the High Court’s jurisdiction for contempt?
a) Limited to subordinate courts
b) Limited to civil matters
c) Extends to itself and subordinate courts
d) Extends only to criminal matters
199. Which Article ensures independence of the judiciary from contemptuous acts?
a) Article 50
b) Article 129
c) Article 215
d) Article 14
200. What is the primary aim of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971?
a) Strengthening judicial hierarchy
b) Preventing misuse of judicial powers
c) Protecting the dignity of courts and the administration of justice
d) Granting absolute immunity to courts
Thannks for reading. If there is any mistake kindly comment.