Section 9, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 [S1M-WTX]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 22 June 1972 by S.O. 1018(E) [N11-WTX].
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The High Court may, by order in writing, direct any commissioner appointed by the court to take such measures in relation to the taking of evidence on commission as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (2)
Court: Section 2, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 [S1MWKF] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "court" means a court of civil jurisdiction and includes a tribunal constituted under this Act
Court: 49 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 [S1MWKF] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (1)
Notification S.O. 154(E) of the Department of Legal Affairs dated 4th July, 2010 under section 9 [N13-FAE], 4 July 2010, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 (70 of 1971), the Central Government hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the High Court within the jurisdiction set out against each"
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