Indian Polity • JudiciaryEasy
Under Article 129 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court of India is explicitly constituted as a:
A. Court of Record with power to punish for contempt of itself✓ Correct Answer
B. Sole arbiter of electoral disputes
C. Constitutional court with power to initiate constitutional amendments
D. Supervisory body over state administrative tribunals
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 129 explicitly designates the Supreme Court of India as a Court of Record, granting it all the powers inherent to such a tribunal, including the authority to punish individuals for contempt of itself. Its proceedings and judgements are recorded permanently for perpetual memory and evidentiary value.
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