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For sub-sections (4) and (5) of section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, which deal with…

The Explanation to Section 12 defines "company" as "any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals", and "director", in relation to a firm, as "a…

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For sub-sections (4) and (5) of section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, which deal with contempt by companies, which statement is correct?

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The Explanation to Section 12 defines "company" as "any body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals", and "director", in relation to a firm, as "a partner in the firm". So a firm and its partners fall within sub-sections (4) and (5).

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