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2025-08-19 09:03:43.0

  • AG: I will just conclude on questions 13 and 10

    question 10: Can the exercise of constitutional powers and the orders of/by the President / Governor be substituted in any manner under Article 142 of the Constitution of India?

    question 13: Do the powers of the Supreme Court under Article 142 of the Constitution of India limited to matters of procedural law or Article 142 of the Constitution of India extends to issuing directions /passing orders which are contrary to or inconsistent with existing substantive or procedural provisions of the Constitution or law in force?

    AG: We clubbed both because of the intrinsic connection, related to scope and power of Supreme Court under Article 142. But rule of inherent powers, power can't exceed its own authority. Inherent powers can be exercised to prevent abuse of court...However, Article 142 is suplementary and not to subplant.

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