Law on Contempt of Courts ( Contempt of Parliament, State Assemblies & Public Servants) by Iyer – 7th Edition

IYER: Law of Contempt of Courts (Contempt of Parliament, State Assemblies & Public Servants), 7th New Edition (R/P) 2025 is a time-tested and authoritative treatise on one of the most sensitive and constitutionally significant areas of Indian law. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, along with constitutional provisions governing judicial authority and legislative privilege. This edition comprehensively examines civil and criminal contempt, jurisdiction of courts, procedural safeguards, defenses, and limitations on contempt powers. It also offers an in-depth discussion on contempt involving Parliament, State Assemblies, and public servants, balancing freedom of speech with the dignity and independence of institutions. Enriched with leading judgments of the Supreme Court and High Courts, the commentary explains evolving jurisprudence, judicial restraint, and constitutional accountability. The structured and scholarly presentation makes complex constitutional principles accessible for both practical application and academic study. Regarded as a classic reference, this work continues to guide courts, practitioners, and scholars in understanding and applying contempt law with constitutional sensitivity.