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Daily PCS J Quiz: 1 October 2024

Which of the following statements regarding Article 142 of the Constitution of India is/are correct?

  1. Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders for doing “complete justice” in any case before it.
  2. The powers under Article 142 can be exercised by the High Courts as well.
  3. The Supreme Court’s orders under Article 142 are enforceable throughout the territory of India.

Which of the following is true about Article 142 of the Constitution of India?

  1. It allows the Supreme Court to make any order to do complete justice.
  2. The powers under Article 142 are discretionary and extraordinary.
  3. Orders made under Article 142 cannot be challenged in any court.

With reference to the scope of Article 142, consider the following statements:

  1. The Supreme Court can use Article 142 to enforce its judgments even if there is no specific law covering the situation.
  2. Article 142 can be used to override statutory laws.
  3. The application of Article 142 is limited to civil cases only.

Which of the following judgments relate to the use of Article 142 by the Supreme Court?

  1. Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan
  2. Supreme Court Bar Association v. Union of India
  3. Keshavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala

Regarding the limits of Article 142, consider the following statements:

  1. The Supreme Court can use Article 142 to modify substantive laws.
  2. Article 142 cannot override constitutional provisions.
  3. Article 142 gives the Court powers to pass interim measures if necessary.
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