Article 142 of the Constitution
On 18th May, 2022, the Supreme Court exercised the power conferred on it under Article 142 of the Constitution to order the release of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict A.G. Perarivalan.
- In the case of Perarivalan, the Supreme Court invoked Article 142(1) under which it was empowered to pass any order necessary to do complete justice in any matter pending before it.
- It held that it was not a fit case to be remanded to the Governor for his consideration under Article 161 of the Constitution.
About Article 142
- Article 142 titled ‘Enforcement of decrees and orders of the ....
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