Source: The post is based on the article “With Supreme Court’s ruling on divorce, a look at its powers under Article 142 – and their criticism” published in Indian Express on 1st May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Article 142 of the Indian Constitution?3 How have courts exercised power under Article 142?4… Continue reading With Supreme Court’s ruling on divorce, a look at its powers under Article 142 – and their criticism
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Explained:What is Article 142, invoked by SC to give land for a mosque?
News:The Supreme Court referring to the demolition of the Babri Masjid at the disputed site has said that it was invoking Article 142 to ensure that a wrong committed must be remedied. Facts: The Supreme Court had used extraordinary powers granted to it by Article 142 of the Constitution to grant five acres of land… Continue reading Explained:What is Article 142, invoked by SC to give land for a mosque?
Relevance of proof matters, not means
The Supreme Court has disagreed with the government’s view that the documents relied on by petitioners were inadmissible since they were stolen.A petition have been filed in the Supreme court to review its earlier refusal to order an investigation into the Rafale deal. Supreme Court has said that the evidence obtained through illicit means can… Continue reading Relevance of proof matters, not means
