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The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

Section 21. Act not to apply to Nyaya Panchayats or other village courts.

Nothing contained in this Act shall apply in relation to contempt of Nyaya Panchayats or other village courts, by whatever name known, for the administration of justice, established under any law.

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