Article 142 of constitution
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Anonymous
(Querist) 26 January 2012
This query is : Resolved
142. Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and unless as to discovery, etc
( 1 ) The Supreme Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction may pass such decree or make such order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it, and any decree so passed or orders so made shall be enforceable throughout the territory of India in such manner as may be prescribed by or under any law made by Parliament and, until provision in that behalf is so made, in such manner as the President may by order prescribe
(2) Subject to the provisions of any law made in this behalf by Parliament, the Supreme Court shall, as respects the whole of the territory of India, have all and every power to make any order for the purpose of securing the attendance of any person, the discovery or production of any documents, or the investigation or punishment of any contempt of itself
Dear Experts Can a High Court Exercise article 142 of Constitution, or the power of 142 is only for the Supreme Court?
Thanks in Advance.
Raj Kumar Makkad
(Expert) 26 January 2012
Power under Article 142 rests with only Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.
Shailesh Kr. Shah
(Expert) 26 January 2012
Provisions of section speaks itself that only Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.
prabhakar singh
(Expert) 28 January 2012
The power of 142 is only for the Supreme Court.
A High Court CAN NOT Exercise POWERS under article 142 of the Constitution.
