The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

Section 4. Fair and accurate report of judicial proceeding not contempt

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

4. Fair and accurate report of judicial proceeding not contempt.— Subject to the provisions contained in section 7, a person shall not be guilty of contempt of court for publishing a fair and accurate report of a judicial proceeding or any stage thereof.

Source: India Code