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THE CONTEMPT OF COURTS ACT, 1993 THE CONTEMPT OF COURTS ACT, 1993 (ACT XXVII OF 1993) (Dated June 26, 1993) WHEREAS it is necessary and expedient to provide for and enforce the law relating to Contempt of Courts in the manner hereinafter appearing; It is hereby enacted as follows :‑ 4 Punishment.‑---- Whoever commits contempt of court or abets the commission of contempt of court may be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both: Provided that, on being satisfied that the accused, whether after defending himself or without offering any defence, has tendered unqualified apology, the court may discharge the accused or remit his sentence.