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UPSC Prelims 2019 Paper-1 📅 02 Jun, 2019

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 in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the Parliament.
C
In the event of 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.
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UPSC Prelims
2019 • 02 Jun, 2019 • Paper-1
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?
Correct Answer
The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the Parliament.
Constitutional Provision Analysis: Article 142 of the Indian Constitution grants unique, sweeping discretionary power to the Supreme Court. It states that the a......
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Constitutional Provision Analysis ▼
Article 142 of the Indian Constitution grants unique, sweeping discretionary power to the Supreme Court. It states that the apex court in the exercise of its jurisdiction may pass such decree or make such order as is necessary for doing 'complete justice' in any cause or matter pending before it.
Implication Interpretation ▼
This extraordinary power is supplementary and supreme. It implies that ordinary statutory laws formulated by Parliament cannot curtail, override, or constrain the Supreme Court when it invokes Article 142 to deliver complete justice, elevating its orders above statutory limitations.
Conclusion ▼
Option B accurately captures the essence and judicial supremacy inherent in Article 142.
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