The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

Section 20 – Limitation for actions for contempt

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

20. Limitation for actions for contempt

No court shall initiate any proceedings of contempt, either on its own motion or otherwise, after the expiry of a period of one year from the date on which the contempt is alleged to have been committed.

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