UPSC Prelims PYQ 1997: Contempt of Court (Assertion-Reason)

Consider the following statements:

1. Assertion (A): Contempt of Court is punishable under the Contempt of Courts Act.
2. Reason (R): The purpose of the law of Contempt of Court is to secure public respect and confidence in the judicial process.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
3. A is true but R is false
4. A is false but R is true

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• Contempt of Court is punishable under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. The purpose of contempt law is to maintain the authority, dignity, and credibility of the judiciary and to secure public confidence in the judicial process. Hence, the reason correctly explains the assertion.

Answer: (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A