Which one of the following powers of the Supreme Court is also conferred on a High Court?
Advisory power
Power of doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before the court
Power of court of record
Power to allow/refuse Special Leave Petitions
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– A court of record also has the power to punish for contempt of court, which includes both civil and criminal contempt.
– The power of doing complete justice (Article 142) is exclusive to the Supreme Court to pass such decree or make such order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it.
– The power to allow/refuse Special Leave Petitions (Article 136) is a discretionary power vested solely in the Supreme Court to grant special leave to appeal from any judgment, decree, determination, sentence, or order in any cause or matter passed or made by any court or tribunal in the territory of India (except military tribunals and court-martial).