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Which Article of the Indian Constitution constitutes every High Court as a Court of Record?
A. Article 214
B. Article 215✓ Correct Answer
C. Article 225
D. Article 230
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 215 of the Indian Constitution establishes every High Court as a court of record, empowering it to punish for contempt of itself. Article 214 merely mandates that there shall be a High Court for each state. This status ensures that all historical judgments and proceedings of the High Court are preserved as legal precedents.
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