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Under which provision of the Indian Constitution does the Supreme Court have the power to do 'complete justice' in any cause or matter pending before it?

A. Article 136
B. Article 141
C. Article 142✓ Correct Answer
D. Article 143

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass any decree or order necessary for ensuring complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it. Article 141 states that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within India. This discretionary power is invoked to bridge gaps in statutory law for equitable outcomes.

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