alleryStart learning →Articles 129 and 142 empower the Supreme Court to punish for:
ACustoms defaults
BTax avoidance
CContempt of court
DCivil bankruptcy
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Contempt of court
The Supreme Court exercises plenary powers to penalize contempt of court.
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