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Section 15: Procedure for trial

Contempt of Courts (CAT) Rules, 1992Central Rules · 1971

(i) Except as otherwise provided in the Act and these rules, the procedure prescribed for summary trial under Chapter XXI of the Code shall as far as practicable be followed in the trial of cases for contempt.

(ii) The Tribunal may, at its discretion, direct that evidence be produced in the form of affidavits.

(iii) The Tribunal may, either suo motu or on motion made for the purpose, order the attendance for cross-examination of a person whose affidavit has been filed in the matter.

(iv) The Tribunal may, at its discretion, direct any person to be examined as Tribunal witness.

(v) The Tribunal may make such order as it deems fit for the purpose of securing the attendance, of any person to be examined as a witness and for discovery or production of any document.

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ActContempt of Courts (CAT) Rules, 1992
Section15
Marginal noteProcedure for trial
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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