Article 129 of CoI : Article 129: Supreme Court to be a court of record.
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Explanation using Example
Example 1:
Scenario: A journalist publishes an article alleging that a Supreme Court judge has taken a bribe to influence a case decision. The article is widely circulated and damages the reputation of the judiciary.
Application of Article 129: The Supreme Court, being a court of record, takes suo motu cognizance of the matter and initiates contempt proceedings against the journalist. The Court has the power to summon the journalist, conduct a hearing, and if found guilty, punish the journalist for contempt of court. This could include fines or imprisonment, depending on the severity of the contempt.
Example 2:
Scenario: During a high-profile case, a lawyer repeatedly disobeys the Supreme Court's orders and makes derogatory remarks about the judges in open court.
Application of Article 129: The Supreme Court, exercising its power as a court of record, initiates contempt proceedings against the lawyer. The ...
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