The Supreme Court, while giving a historic decision, had ordered that a time limit be set for the President and Governors to approve the bills. Just a few days after this decision, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has responded to the judiciary in a harsh manner.
The Supreme Court, while giving a historic decision, had ordered that a time limit be set for the President and Governors to approve the bills. Just a few days after this decision, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has responded to the judiciary in a harsh manner.
Article 142 of the Constitution gives the Supreme Court the power to give any order, direction or decision to do complete justice. The Supreme Court has this discretion in any case. Article 142 is a unique provision. It gives the Supreme Court the power to pass any order necessary to ensure complete justice. Its draft, Article 118, was adopted by the Constituent Assembly without any debate.
Article 142 gives discretionary power to the Supreme Court as it states that the Supreme Court may, in exercise of its jurisdiction, pass such decree or make such order as may be necessary for securing the completion of justice in any case or cases pending before it.