Consider the following statements :
1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.
2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves.
3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt.
4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Correct Option: 1, 2 and 4

The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed following the recommendations of the H.N. Sanyal Committee (Statement 1 is correct). Article 129 and Article 215 of the Constitution of India empower the Supreme Court and High Courts respectively to punish for contempt of themselves (Statement 2 is correct). However, the Constitution of India does not explicitly define civil and criminal contempt; rather, they are defined under Section 2 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 (Statement 3 is incorrect). Parliament is empowered to make laws on contempt under Entry 77 of List I (Statement 4 is correct).