functions and powers of Supreme Court
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powers and functions
Being the supreme judicial authority of the country it protects the constitution and enlighten us with the provisions of the constitution through its grand vision which is considered to be final.
It is the custodian of the fundamental rights. Under article 32 every citizen of India has the Locus Standi to move to court in order to seek legal remedy if there is any kind of infringement to the fundamental rights.
Under article 129 supreme court is the court of record. Its judgment unquestionable and are accepted by all the lower courts as precedents. Under article 141 the decision of the high court is considered to be final and binding upon all the lower courts and regarded as law.
If any law is passed by the parliament or the state legislature which does not comply with the provisions of the Indian constitution or is passed with the jurisdiction which they even do not possess will be declared void by the supreme court through judicial review.
The supreme court under article 137 has the power to review its owns judgement
If new evidence are found
If a fact which is related to the records of the came to the light
If there are enough reasons to suffice for a review Supreme court itself states that nothing can restrain it from reviewing its own decisions if it is satisfied with its effects over the general public.
The supreme court is conferred with the power to make rules for carrying out its practice and procedure.
The supreme court has the power to appoint its officers and servants. For example, chief justice of India or the other supreme court judges is appointed by it to carry out its functions. Though the person has to be qualified for the job.
Supreme Court under article 129 has the power to punish a person if found guilty of contempt of court. Contempt of court basically means hampering the proceedings of the court neglecting its order, defying its authority which ultimately results in disrespect of the court. The consequences arising out of it includes both the civil or criminal penalties depending upon the gravity of the consequences.
Appeals under The Peoples Representation Act 1951 can be filed in the supreme court.
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The following are the Supreme Court functions: a) The SC gives the final verdict against an appeal from the other subsidiary courts i.e., High courts. b) It acts as an institution where issues from the different governmental bodies, central government, and the state government matters are resolved