A Court of Record is a court whose proceedings, judgments, and acts are recorded and preserved for perpetual memory and future reference. These records have evidentiary value and can be used as precedents in other cases. Courts of record also have the power to punish for contempt of court, ensuring that their authority is respected and upheld. In India, both the Supreme Court (Article 129) and the High Courts (Article 215) are courts of record under the Constitution. This status affirms their role in maintaining legal consistency, preserving judicial decisions, and enforcing discipline within the justice system.

A court of record is a court whose proceedings are recorded and preserved as evidence. Its records can be used as proof and it has the power to punish for contempt. The Supreme Court and High Courts are courts of record in India.

In India the supreme court and high court are the court of record. The judgement passed by them are compulsary binding for the lower court.
If we talk about the supreme court the passed judgement which is also called as the precedent, are binding upon all the courts in India.
And the precedent of the high courts are bound for his subordinates courts.