SC exercises special power, reinstates English lecturer in college

Aug 30, 2023

The Supreme Court exercised its special power under Article 142 of the Constitution and reinstated the post of lecturer in English in the College.

Can waive 6-month waiting period for divorce: SC on 'irretrievable breakdown' of marriage

May 01, 2023

Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass decrees and orders which are necessary for "doing complete justice" in any cause or matter pending...

"Article 142 has become a nuclear missile against democratic forces": Vice President Dhankhar

Apr 17, 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said that India cannot have a situation where the judiciary directs the President, adding that Article 142, which...

Supreme Court directs IIT Dhanbad to admit Dalit youth to BTech course

Sep 30, 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday used its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution and directed IIT Dhanbad to admit a youth from...

SC orders liquidation of Jet Airways, quashes NCLAT order

Nov 07, 2024

Exercising its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the liquidation of the grounded air carrier...

SC orders release of convict Perarivalan in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case

May 18, 2022

New Delhi [India], May 18 : The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of AG Perarivalan, convict serving life imprisonment in connection...