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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.

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