92+ Lawyers are online 
CriminalContempt -how much time AG supposed to permit/reject consent C
23-Aug-2023 (In Criminal Law)
As per contempt of court act 1971, for a third party seeking to file criminal contempt under sec 15, the party has to make an application seeking consent of AG for criminal Contempt.
In how much time is the AH(or applicable law officer) supposed to decide on application for consent of AG(or law officer) to pursue Criminal Contempt against another party ?
Section 15 of the Contempt Act 1971 covers thise situation wherein a Law Officer such as the Advocate General may file a motion before the court (whether High Court or subordinate court) requiring them to take action against the contemnor.
Section 20 sets out the limitation period for Contempt proceedings. No action/proceedings for contempt may be initiated by any court after the expiry of 1 year from the date on which the contempt is alleged to have been committed.
This bar applies to Section 15, and 1 year is the statutory limitation period for any contempt action.
Various states however frame their own rules of procedure so to answer your specific query I would need further information about the alleged contempt. Kindly furnish full information for a proper advice.
Section 20 sets out the limitation period for Contempt proceedings. No action/proceedings for contempt may be initiated by any court after the expiry of 1 year from the date on which the contempt is alleged to have been committed.
This bar applies to Section 15, and 1 year is the statutory limitation period for any contempt action.
Various states however frame their own rules of procedure so to answer your specific query I would need further information about the alleged contempt. Kindly furnish full information for a proper advice.
Helpful?
Adv. Mrinalika Devarapalli
Mumbai | 25+ Answers
CONTACT NOW
Disclaimer: The above query and its response is NOT a legal opinion in any way whatsoever as this is based on the information shared by the person posting the query at lawrato.com and has been responded by one of the Divorce Lawyers at lawrato.com to address the specific facts and details.
Connect with top Criminal lawyers for your specific legal issue
No Comments! Be the first one to comment.
"lawrato.com has handpicked some of the best Legal Experts in the country to help you get practical Legal Advice & help."
