(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 Transfer of certain cases.
Article 142: Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc
The Constitution of IndiaCentral Constitution · 1950
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Where this provision sits
| Act | The Constitution of India |
|---|---|
| Article | 142 |
| Marginal note | Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 7 |
Judgments that turned on this provision
- CO/3385/2008 of SHAIDULLA MOLLA Vs SK ABUL KASHEMCalcutta High Court · 2021-08-26
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