Constitution of India · Section Article 142
Enforcement of decrees and orders of the Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc
Article 142 — Enforcement of decrees and orders of the Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc
- Enforcement of decrees and orders of the Supreme Court and orders 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 order 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 order1 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.
Plain English Summary
This article gives the Supreme Court the power to issue binding orders (decrees or orders) to ensure complete justice in any case. These orders can be enforced across all of India, and the court has broad powers to ensure people show up, documents are found, and contempt of the court is dealt with.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court can issue necessary decrees or orders to ensure complete justice in any matter before it.
- Orders passed by the Supreme Court must be enforceable throughout India according to rules made by Parliament.
- The Supreme Court has the power to order the attendance of any person, the discovery of documents, and the investigation or punishment for contempt of the court.
Why It Matters
This article ensures that the decisions made by the highest court are not just theoretical but have the power to be actually implemented across the entire country.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.