Question Q.1DiscussGS2GS2
"Extraordinary powers must be exercised with extraordinary care." Discuss in the context of Article 142 of the Indian Constitution.
Introduction
Art 142 empowers the Supreme Court to do complete justice in case of constitutional / legislative vacuum
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Main Body
Art 142 - empowers the Supreme Court to do complete justice in case of
constitutional / legislative vacuum
failure of Central / State government to discharge their duties
violation of rights - esp of vulnerable groups
SC used its extraordinary powers to strike down illegal election of Chandigarh's Mayor
Extraordinary Care
separation of powers - SC is main duty is to interpret laws & not
make them
Accountability - Judges are not elected
Credibility - threatened if SC issues unworkable judgements / order or if the Executive ignores them
Independence of Judiciary - may be endangered on a quid-pro-quo basis
Dilution of Democracy - if important matters are not deliberated but ad-judged by SC
Way forward - the honorable SC has itself outlined the limitations & specified guidelines / principles to guide exercise of Power under 142. They must be followed.
— ADITYA PATHAK · AIR 189
149 words4 paragraphs8 bullet points
Conclusion
The honorable SC has itself outlined the limitations & specified guidelines / principles to guide exercise of Power under 142. They must be followed.
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Topper
ADITYA PATHAK
AIR 1892025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Significant Provisions
Article 142 - Supreme Court's Powers
Writing Stats
190
Total words
4
Paragraphs
8
Bullets
formal
Tone