A newspaper editor is punished for insulting a court ruling. Which power did the court use?
AContempt of court
BJudicial review
CAdvisory jurisdiction
DOriginal jurisdiction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Contempt of court
1. Judges are immune from personal criticism.
2. Courts can penalise contempt of court.
3. This shields judges from unfair attacks.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 6, Judiciary._
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