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Contempt proceedings can be initiated either by filing an application or by the court itself suo moto. In both the cases, contempt proceedings must be initiated within one year from the date on which contempt is alleged to have been committed.

A continuance of any type of hearing must be requested by: Filing a motion to continue with the Clerk before the hearing; or, Making a motion to continue at the hearing. Agreed motions to continue must be filed or made in the same manner.

If you and the other parent agree to change the child support order, you may not have to go to court for a hearing. Even if you and the other parent agree on the change, you still have to ask for the court's approval. To do this, you need to file a paper asking the court to approve the agreed change in child support.

Under Section 3 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1952 (II of 1952), the High Court has and exercises the same jurisdiction, powers and authority in respect of contempts of Courts subordinate to it as it has and exercises in respect of contempts of itself.

Ing to the Indian Penal Code Section 12 of Contempt of Court Act, 1971, contempt of court can be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.

In order to find an individual in contempt, a court must be able to determine that the party in question acted in willful disobedience of the court's order. If an individual has to seek court intervention, a motion explaining the circumstances must be filed with the court and a hearing would be requested.