Consider the following statements regarding the power to punish for contempt under the Indian Constitution:
1. The Supreme Court and High Courts have the power to punish for contempt of themselves under the Constitution.
2. The Attorney General's prior consent is required for the initiation of criminal contempt proceedings.
3. The Constitution of India defines civil and criminal contempt.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 only
2
2 only
3
1 and 2 only
4
1, 2, and 3