- Article 129 makes the Supreme Court a court of record and grants it the power to punish for contempt of itself. - Article 143 provides for the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, allowing the President to seek its opinion. The Court has discretion in whether to provide an opinion. - Article 141 declares that law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India.
Which one of the following statements about the Supreme Court is not correct?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2021 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Court of Record and Power to Punish for Contempt)
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Answer: A. Under Article 129 and Article 144 of the Con‐ stitution of India, the Supreme Court has been vested with power to punish for contempt of court.
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