Reviewed case brief
In Re: Vinay Chandra Mishra
(1995) 2 SCC 584
Authority on the power of courts to punish for contempt, including the power to suspend an advocate from practice for contempt of court.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 1995
- Subjects
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-30
Rule established
Courts possess inherent power to punish for contempt to maintain the dignity of the court and ensure administration of justice. Advocates can be suspended from practice for criminal contempt.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
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