Correct option is D
Article 142 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to pass any decree or make any order necessary for doing complete justice in any case. It is supplementary in nature, allowing the Court to act beyond the strict confines of statutory law when necessary, emphasizing equity over law, but decisions under this Article do not constitute precedence under Article 141.
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Article 142 ensures that justice is done in exceptional cases, even if there is no specific provision in law. This power is considered extraordinary and is used sparingly to address gaps in the law.
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Article 141: Deals with the doctrine of precedent and binding nature of the Supreme Court's decisions.
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Equity over law: Allows the Court to provide relief in a manner that ensures justice is served.
