Q. Consider the following statements regarding Article 142 of the Constitution of India:
1.It empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for securing complete justice in any matter pending before it.
2.The power under Article 142 can be exercised only when no statutory remedy is available.
3.The exercise of this power is subject to constitutional limitations.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders or decrees necessary to ensure complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Article 142 is not limited to cases where no statutory remedy exists. The Supreme Court can exercise this power even where existing laws or remedies are inadequate to secure complete justice.
- Statement 3 is correct: The power is wide but not unlimited and cannot be exercised in violation of constitutional provisions, including fundamental rights.
Source- IT
