Q. Article 142 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court extraordinary powers to ensure complete justice in any case before it. Which of the following cases fall within this scope?
1.Recovery of public funds in fraud cases
2.Relief in cases of failure of justice
3.Overriding fundamental rights
4.Amending outdated laws
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations – Article 142 is specifically designed to address situations where existing laws or procedures are inadequate to ensure justice. For example, it has been used in cases like the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and Rajiv Gandhi assassination case to provide relief and ensure fairness. The Supreme Court has invoked Article 142 to address issues involving public interest, such as recovering funds or penalizing wrongdoers in fraud cases. However, Article 142 cannot be used to override or violate fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution and amending laws or act as a substitute for the legislature.
Source: The Hindu
