Section 8: Preliminary hearing and notice

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

(i) The Bench if satisfied that a prima facie case has been made out, may direct issue of notice to the respondent;

otherwise, it shall dismiss the petition or drop the proceedings.

(ii) The notice shall be in Form No. I and shall be accompanied by a copy of the petition or information, and annexures if any, thereto.

(iii) Service of notice shall be effected in the manner specified in the Central Administrative Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 1987 or in such other manner as may be directed by the Bench.

Where this provision sits

Act	Contempt of Courts (CAT) Rules, 1992
Section	8
Marginal note	Preliminary hearing and notice
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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