Asim Pandya

The Law of Contempt of Court

Snowwhite’s The Law of Contempt of Court by Asim Pandya is a comprehensive and authoritative reference work on the law of contempt in India. Written in a lucid, systematic and user-friendly manner, the book provides an in-depth analysis of the principles, procedures and important legal issues relating to contempt of court. The book is divided into two main sections. The first section consists of 20 chapters covering the various aspects of the law of contempt, while the second section contains extensive Appendices, including enacted laws, rules, committee reports and other relevant legal materials. Rather than merely compiling case law, the book provides detailed analysis of important legal issues along with the author’s observations and views. It examines significant topics such as truth or justification as a defence, civil and criminal contempt, contempt proceedings in relation to execution proceedings, purging of contempt, contempt in the face of the court, and contempt committed by Judges and Magistrates. The book also offers an in-depth discussion of the meaning and scope of the term “Court” for the purposes of contempt law and incorporates important decisions of the Supreme Court of India. It serves as a valuable reference for advocates, judges, legal professionals, law students, academicians and researchers dealing with contempt proceedings and related constitutional and procedural issues.