The Supreme Court of India is a court of record. This implies:
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A.
It can punish for its contempt
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B.
Its decisions are recorded for perpetual memory and testimony
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C.
It has the power to issue writs
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D.
Both A and B
Correct Answer:
D. Both A and B
Explanation:
As per Article 129 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court is designated as a court of record, which carries two primary implications. First, all its proceedings, acts, and decisions are recorded for perpetual memory and testimony, serving as authoritative legal precedents that cannot be questioned when presented before any subordinate court. Second, it possesses the inherent power to punish for contempt of itself, allowing the court to penalize actions that defy its authority or lower its dignity. While the Supreme Court also has the power to issue writs under Article 32, this is a part of its original jurisdiction rather than a defining characteristic of being a court of record. Therefore, the term implies both the preservation of its records as evidentiary testimony and its authority to punish for contempt.
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