Explain briefly the term Court of Record

Judiciary (10)

Explain briefly the term ‘Court of Record’ with reference to the High Court.

Answer

  1. A Court of Record is one whose judgements are recorded or for evidence and testimony.
  2. They are not to be questioned when they are produced before any court.
  3. The judgements are in the nature of ‘precedents’ that is the High Court and other Courts are bound to give a similar decision in a similar case.
  4. The law laid down by the High Court is binding on all subordinate courts and administrative tribunals in the State.
  5. The Court has the power to punish anyone who commits contempt of the court.
  • Exam Year: 2019