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?

1. Correct. The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was enacted following the recommendations of the H.N. Sanyal Committee on contempt law reform.
2. Correct. Articles 129 and 215 make the Supreme Court and High Courts courts of record and empower them to punish for contempt of themselves.
3. Incorrect. The Constitution does not define civil contempt or criminal contempt; these definitions are given in the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
4. Correct. Parliament can legislate on contempt of court under Entry 77 (Supreme Court) and Entry 14 of the Concurrent List (Contempt of court, but not including contempt of the Supreme Court) read with constitutional provisions.
Therefore, statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct.