For a criminal contempt of the Supreme Court, who counts as the 'Advocate-General' for moving, or…
The Explanation to Section 15 says that, in relation to the Supreme Court, "Advocate-General" means "The Attorney-General or the Solicitor-General". In relation to a High…
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For a criminal contempt of the Supreme Court, who counts as the 'Advocate-General' for moving, or consenting to, contempt proceedings under section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971?
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The Explanation to Section 15 says that, in relation to the Supreme Court, "Advocate-General" means "The Attorney-General or the Solicitor-General". In relation to a High Court it means the Advocate-General of the State, or of any of the States for which the High Court is established. So the Solicitor-General can also move or consent, not the Attorney-General alone.
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