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Article 129: Supreme Court to be a court of record
Declares the Supreme Court to be a court of record with all powers of such a court, including contempt powers.
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What it means
Plain-language explanation
Where you notice it
Daily civic life
How it protects you
Citizen protection
What to remember
Exam and recall pointers
What it means
Simple explanation
Article 129 gives the Supreme Court enduring record authority and contempt power.
Practical daily-life use
Where citizens notice it
- Explains why Supreme Court judgments are authoritative records.
- Relevant to contempt of court discussions.
How it protects you
Citizen protection context
- Preserves the authority and reliability of the apex court record.
- Supports administration of justice by protecting court authority.
Example situations
General civic examples
- A Supreme Court judgment is cited as an official legal record.
- Conduct interfering with justice is considered under contempt jurisdiction.
Citizen note
Learning note
Contempt jurisdiction is powerful and must be understood with statutory law and court precedent.
Exam pointers
What to remember
- Article 129 declares Supreme Court as a court of record.
- High Courts have similar status under Article 215.
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Last reviewed against official sources: 2026-05-20.