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Supreme Court to be a court of record

The Supreme Court 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Article 129 of the Indian Constitution say?

The Supreme Court 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.

Which Part of the Constitution contains Article 129?

Article 129 falls under Part V — The Union — of the Constitution of India.

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