Here is Question No. 52 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2019
Q52. 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 cannotbe challenged in any
court of law.
(b) The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by the laws made by Parliament.
(c) In the event of a grave financial crisis in the country, the President of India can declare a Financial Emergency without
counsel from the Cabinet.
(d) State Legislatures cannot make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of UnionLegislature.
Answer: B
- Article 142 of the Indian Constitution states that the Supreme Court of India may pass an order which it finds necessary for doing complete justice in a case or matter pending before it. Such an order would be applicable throughout the territory of India.
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