Article 215 of CoI : Article 215: High Courts to be courts of record.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A journalist publishes an article alleging corruption in the judiciary without any substantial evidence.

Application: The High Court, being a court of record, takes suo motu cognizance of the article and summons the journalist for contempt of court. The court has the power to punish the journalist for contempt, which could include fines or imprisonment, to maintain the dignity and authority of the judiciary.

Example 2:

Scenario: A lawyer repeatedly disrupts court proceedings by making baseless allegations against the judges and refusing to follow court decorum.

Application: The High Court, exercising its power as a court of record, initiates contempt proceedings against the lawyer. The court can impose penalties such as suspension of the lawyer's license to practice or other punitive measures to ensure that the court's authority is respected and upheld.