The S.C. delivers a judgment. The next day a newspaper publishes adversely but fair comments on the judgment in an editorial. Would it be correct to say that
Verified Answer
A. The editor has not committed contempt of court
B. The editor has not defamed the court
C. The publisher of the newspaper has committed contempt of court
D. The editor has committed contempt of court
Explanation:
Fair and bona fide criticism of a judicial act, even if adverse, does not amount to contempt of court, provided it does not scandalize the court or interfere with the administration of justice. The question specifies 'fair comments'.