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The Supreme Court is a court of record. This means
1. its judgements are recorded for perpetual memory.
2. it can punish for contempt of Supreme court.
3. it can punish for contempt of High court.
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1 only
1 and 2 only
2 only
1, 2 and 3
Explanation:

d) 1, 2 and 3. As a Court of Record, the Supreme Court has two powers:
(a) The judgements, proceedings and acts of the Supreme Court are recorded for perpetual memory and testimony. These records are admitted to be of evidentiary value and cannot be questioned when produced before any court. They are recognized as legal precedents and legal references.
(b) It has power to punish for contempt of court, either with simple imprisonment for a term up to six months or with fine up to `2,000 or with both. In 1991, the Supreme Court has ruled that it has power to punish for contempt not only of itself but also of high courts, subordinate courts and tribunals functioning in the entire country.
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2. Unlike other committees, a minister can also become its member.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1. members of armed forces.
2. members of para-military forces.
3. non-combatatants employee of armed forces like barber, carpenters etc.
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1. The status is contingent on the performance of a party.
2. All recognized parties are either a National party or a State party.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1. A revocation of emergency by President must be approved by the Parliament within one month.
2. The President must revoke a proclamation of emergency if the Parliament passes a resolution disapproving its continuation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1. public order
2. police
3. land
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1. President
2. CAG
3. Supreme court Judge
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1. the punishment prescribed was extreme.
2. expressions in the section were vague.
3. it had no proximate relationship to public order.
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2. Article 42
3. Article 39
4. Article 123
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