ARTICLE 142 – Power of SC to do “Complete Justice"

ARTICLE 142 – Power of Supreme Court to Do “Complete Justice” 📰 Why in the News? The Supreme Court nullified the Chandigarh Mayor Election result using its power under Article 142 to ensure complete justice . Recently, the Vice-President criticized Article 142 as a “nuclear missile against democratic forces”, especially after its use in the Tamil Nadu Governor's case. 🧠 What Is Article 142? Article 142(1) : The Supreme Court can pass any order or decree to do complete justice in any matter before it. This article empowers the SC to go beyond legal limitations and deliver justice in exceptional cases . You can think of the Supreme Court's orders under Article 142 as something like a temporary solution — similar to an ordinance — which fills a gap until a proper law is made by the legislature . ✅  Example of Article 142 in Action: Vishaka Guidelines Case Case Name: Vishaka & Others vs. State of Rajasthan  (1997) Background:  A woman named  Bhanwari Devi , a social worker, was gang-raped while…