Section 18Central Act
Section 18: Hearing of cases of criminal contempt to be by Benches.
(1) Every case of criminal contempt under section 15 shall be heard and determined by a Bench of not less than two judges.
(2) Sub-section (1) shall not apply to the Court of a Judicial Commissioner.
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