The filing of an affidavit in court proceedings containing prepared allegations of judicial corruption, conspiracy and fraud constitutes contempt of court as a publication out of court, even where the affidavit is read by the opponent's counsel rather than the maker. However, material that does not impair public confidence in the courts when read in context and given a meaning favourable to the maker will not constitute contempt, particularly where proceedings involve the risk of sanction.
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