Constitution of India · Section Article 129
Supreme Court to be a court of record
Article 129 — Supreme Court to be a court of record
shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
Plain English Summary
This article establishes that the Supreme Court of India must function as a court of record, meaning it officially records all its proceedings. It also grants the Supreme Court all the powers that any regular court has, including the authority to punish those who disrespect or interfere with the court (contempt of court).
Key Points
- The Supreme Court is designated as a 'court of record', ensuring all its decisions and proceedings are officially documented.
- It possesses all the powers of a regular court, which means it can handle various legal functions.
- The Court has the authority to punish any person who commits contempt (disrespect or defiance) towards the court.
Why It Matters
This ensures the integrity and official record-keeping of the Supreme Court's judicial work, maintaining its authority within the legal system.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.