Consider the following statements : 1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed. 2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves. 3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt. 4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a
1 and 2 only
b
1, 2 and 4
c
3 and 4 only
d
3 only
Indian PolityJudiciary, Contempt of CourtH.N. Sanyal CommitteeContempt of Courts Act, 1971Constitution of IndiaSupreme CourtHigh Courtspunish for contemptCivil ContemptCriminal ContemptParliamentmake laws