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The Supreme Court of India is the supreme judicial authority and the highest court of the Republic of India. It is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases. - History and Civics

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The Supreme Court of India is the supreme judicial authority and the highest court of the Republic of India. It is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases. With reference to the Supreme Court, answer the following question:

Under Article 129, the Supreme Court of India is called a Court of Record. Justify this statement with any three points.

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of the Republic of India. With reference to the Supreme Court, answer the following question:

Under Article 129, the Supreme Court of India is called a Court of Record. Justify this statement with any three points.

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Solution

  1. Its judgement and orders are preserved as a record.
  2. This can be produced in any court as a precedent/future reference.
  3. If a person commits contempt of court, the court has the authority to punish him for contempt.
  4. The Supreme Court acts as the guardian of the Constitution.
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Jurisdiction and Powers of the Supreme Court
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