a building or hall where trials are held, official investigations made, etc. in accordance with the laws of the nation; a court of law;ನ್ಯಾಯಾಲಯದ ನಿಂದನೆ the punishable act of showing disrespect for the authority or dignity of a court of law, as by disobedience, unruliness, etc.; contempt of court.