Polity
2019
Supreme Court
Judicial Review
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?
D.State Legislatures cannot make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of Union Legislature.
B.The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the Parliament.
A.The decisions taken by the Election Commission of India while discharging its duties cannot be challenged in any court of law.
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.
Correct Answer: Option B
Article 142 of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for 'doing complete justice' in any matter before it.
This implies that the Supreme Court's powers under Article 142 are not constrained by laws made by the Parliament if those laws impede the delivery of complete justice.
Hence, option B is the correct interpretation.
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