FORM IV
WARRANT OF COMMITMENT FOR CONTEMPT
(See Rule 16)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
(Original Jurisdiction)
To the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the Jail at _______________
Whereas at the Court Holden on this day (name and description of the contemner) has been adjudged by the Court guilty of willful contempt of Court, and he has been sentenced to suffer imprisonment for the period _______________ (here specify the term) and/or to pay a fine of rupee _____________
This is to authorise and require you, the Superintendent (or Keeper) of the said Jail, to receive the said (name of the contemner) into your custody, together with this warrant, and him safely to keep in the said jail for the said period of (term of imprisonment) or for such shorter period as may hereafter be fixed by order of this Court and intimated to you. You are directed to return this warrant with an endorsement certifying the manner of its execution.
You are further directed that while the said _______________ is in your custody, produce the said _______________ before the Court, at all times when the Court shall so direct.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Court, this ___________ day of ___________ 19 ______
(SEAL) REGISTRAR