Article 142 : In News
The Supreme Court on Monday (October 14) refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions under Article 142 to include sexual offences against men, trans persons and animals under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- Article 142 of the Indian Constitution holds great significance in the context of the judiciary’s power and its relationship with the legislative and executive branches.
- Article 142(1) states that the Supreme Court (SC) may pass any order necessary to do “complete justice” in any matter pending before it.
- This gives the SC wide discretionary powers to ensure justice is served, even in situations where existing laws might be insufficient or silent.
- Article 142(2) provides the SC the authority to secure the attendance of persons, production of documents, and punishment for contempt of its orders.
