https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=312851 A threatening or defamatory communication may amount to criminal contempt when it scandalises the court or undermines confidence in the administration of justice. The text explains that a telegram and a later criminal complaint, which repeated and amplified allegations against the Chief Justice of India, fell within criminal contempt because they attacked the dignity and authority of the court and interfered with justice administration. It also states that a plea of good faith fails unless supported by due care and attention; repeating an already determined allegation without fresh inquiry negatived bona fide belief. en-us Fri, 15 Dec 2000 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:37:20 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=312851 A threatening or defamatory communication may amount to criminal contempt when it scandalises the court or undermines confidence in the administration of justice. The text explains that a telegram and a later criminal complaint, which repeated and amplified allegations against the Chief Justice of India, fell within criminal contempt because they attacked the dignity and authority of the court and interfered with justice administration. It also states that a plea of good faith fails unless supported by due care and attention; repeating an already determined allegation without fresh inquiry negatived bona fide belief. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 15 Dec 2000 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=312851