Article 215
Part VI · The States
High Courts to be courts of record
Every High 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 215 of the Indian Constitution say?
Every High 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 215?
Article 215 falls under Part VI — The States — of the Constitution of India.