Which constitutional provision empowers the Supreme Court of India to punish for its own contempt, operating as a Court of Record under Article 129?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 129 of the Indian Constitution declares the Supreme Court to be a Court of Record and confers upon it all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself. High Courts possess analogous powers under Article 215. Article 136 grants special leave to appeal against any judgment by any court or tribunal in India. Article 140 empowers Parliament to confer supplementary powers on the Supreme Court. Article 142 enables the court to pass orders for complete justice.