The procedure to file a contempt petition depends upon the rules of the respective High Courts and the Supreme Courts. According to the rules of the Supreme Court, a contempt petition should contain:
- The name, description and place of residence of the complainant(s) and of the persons charged (with the alleged contempt).1
- Nature of the contempt alleged, and facts, including the date or dates of commission of the alleged contempt.2
- If a petition has previously been made on the same facts, the complainant has to give the details of the petition previously made and also indicate the result of the case.3
The petition has to be supported by an affidavit and any document (s) in possession of the complainant. The document should be either the original or a true copy.4 To understand who to file a complaint to, read the explainer on “Who can you complain to regarding a grievance under the law?”
- Rule 4(a)ii), Rules To Regulate Proceedings For Contempt Of Supreme Court, 1975.[↩]
- Rule 4(a)(ii), Rules To Regulate Proceedings For Contempt Of Supreme Court, 1975.[↩]
- Rule 4(a)(iii), Rules To Regulate Proceedings For Contempt Of Supreme Court, 1975.[↩]
- Rules 4 (b) & (c), Rules To Regulate Proceedings For Contempt Of Supreme Court, 1975.[↩]