Limitation

CONTEMPT OF COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Limitation

Court Fees

Contempt of Court Case .

[C.C.C N.o……….of year]

Petition to be filed under Sec.10 of the Contempt of Courts Act,1971

One year from the date on which the act alleged to have been committed. (Sec.20 of the Contempt Court Act, 1971)

Rs.20/-

[Art(1)(l)(2)(iii) of the Kerala Court Fees and suits Valuation Act]

The name, (including the name of his father/mother/husband) , age, occupation, and address of the petitioner and the name , occupation and full address of the respondent.
The grounds and all relevant facts constituting the alleged contempt divided into paragraphs numbered , along with supporting documents or certified/photostat copies of the original thereof.
The nature of "Civil "or "Criminal Contempt " should be stated.
In case of Civil contempt . certified copy of the judgment, decree, ,order, writ, or undertaking alleged to have been disobeyed shall be filed along with the petition.
In case of contempt of subordinate court, the petitioner shall state whether the alleged contempt is not an offence punishable under the IPC.
In case of Criminal Contempt , the petitioner shall state whether he has obtained the consent of the Advocate General or any Law Officer specified therefor.
Petition shall be accompanied by an affidavit.
Petition shall be signed by the petitioner and his advocate.
A draft charges shall be enclosed.

THE CONTEMPT OF COURTS (HIGH COURT OF KERALA) RULES UNDER THE CONTEMPT OF COURTS ACT, 1971.