The Supreme Court or, as the case may be, any High Court, may make rules, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, providing for any matter relating to its procedure.
Section 23: Power of Supreme Court and High Courts to make rules.
The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971Central Act · Act 70 of 1971
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Section | 23 |
| Marginal note | Power of Supreme Court and High Courts to make rules. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 2 |
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