Q. With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?

[A] The decisions taken by the Election Commission of India while discharging its duties cannot be challenged in any court of law.

[B] The Supreme Court of India is not constrained by laws made by the Parliament in the exercise of its powers for ensuring ‘complete justice’.

[C] In the event of the grave financial crisis in the country, the President of India can declare Financial Emergency without the counsel from the Cabinet.

[D] State Legislatures cannot make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of Union Legislature

Answer: B
Notes:

Exp) Option b is the correct answer

Article 142 (1) states that “The Supreme Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction may pass such decree or make such order as is necessary for doing complete justice”. From time-to-time, Supreme court takes executive and legislative decisions through deriving her power under Article 142. To ensure complete justice Supreme court has done Activism and took decisions on executive and legislative matters.

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