Under which Article of the Constitution does the Supreme Court have the power to direct the enforcement of any decree or order necessary for 'complete justice'?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 142 of the Constitution confers extraordinary plenary powers on the Supreme Court of India to pass any decree or issue any order necessary for securing complete justice in any pending cause or matter before it. This extraordinary jurisdiction has been invoked by the apex court in several landmark cases to address gaps in existing statutory law.