According to Article 129, the Supreme Court acts as a court of record, that is, records are officially published and decisions are given on their basis, considering them as precedents. The decision given by him cannot be challenged in any court. The Supreme Court also has the power to punish for defamation.

The High Court has the jurisdiction under Article 226 to issue directions, orders or writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. A High Court is empowered to issue directions, orders, or writs for the enforcement of a Fundamental Right and for any other purpose those include: Habeas corpus.

1. The Constituent Assembly passed the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949, but it came into force on January 26, 1950. India came into existence as a Republic on January 26, 1950.

2. The Constituent Assembly was established on December 9, 1946, to frame the Constitution of India. There were a total of 389 members in the Constituent Assembly, out of which 299 members were from the Indian National Congress. The Constituent Assembly drafted the Constitution in 2 years, 11 months and 18 days.

3. The Constitution of India is a written constitution. It is the longest-written constitution in the world. It consists of 395 articles, 8 schedules and 12 schedules. The Constitution sets out the structure, powers and functions of the Government of India. It also ensures the rights and freedoms of the citizens.

In the Indian constitution, both the Supreme Court and the High Court have the authority to grant a writ of 'Habeas Corpus.