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The Supreme Court of India can take suo-motu cognizance of the contempt of High Court:

The Supreme Court can take suo motu cognizance of contempt of a High Court under its Article 129 jurisdiction as a court of record. In In re Vinay Chandra Mishra, it…

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The Supreme Court of India can take suo-motu cognizance of the contempt of High Court:

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The Supreme Court can take suo motu cognizance of contempt of a High Court under its Article 129 jurisdiction as a court of record. In In re Vinay Chandra Mishra, it expressly recognized that power. Article 215 supplies the High Court's own contempt jurisdiction; it is not the source of the Supreme Court's power.

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