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Why is the Supreme Court described as a ‘Court of Record’?

The Supreme Court is the head of the entire system of judiciary. In this context, answer the following question:

Why is the Supreme Court called the Court of Record?

The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and guards the Indian Constitution. With reference to the Supreme Court of India, answer the following:

Why is the Supreme Court called the Court of Record?

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Solution 1

The Supreme Court is a Court of Record. A ‘Court of Record’ is a Court whose judgements are recorded for evidence and testimony, which are duly printed for future references in the Court as well as for the use of lawyers in their pleadings.

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Solution 2

It is called the Court of Record because:

  1. Its judgements and orders are preserved as a record. These precedents may be presented in any court.
  2. It has the power to impose penalties on an individual who violates its mandates.
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