Question
With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?
(a) The decisions taken by the Election Commission of India while discharging its duties cannot be challenged in any court of law.
(b) The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the Parliament.
(c) In the event of grave financial crisis in the country, the President of India can declare Financial Emergency without the counsel from the Cabinet.
(d) State Legislatures cannot make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of Union Legislature.
Answer:
B
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Explanation:
Article 142 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court of India the power to pass any decree or order necessary for doing complete justice in any case or matter pending before it. This provision empowers the Supreme Court to exercise its jurisdiction and powers without being limited or restricted by ordinary laws passed by the Parliament. In other words, the provisions of ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers conferred to the Supreme Court under Article 142. This ensures that the Supreme Court has the authority to deliver justice and take appropriate actions, even if it goes beyond the scope of existing laws, to meet the ends of justice in a particular case.