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The trend, however, seems to have reversed again in recent years. In 2017, the court used Article 142 to ban liquor sales within 500 metres of national highways. In May last year, a five-judge bench exercised its power under Article 142 to recognise irretrievable breakdown of marriage as a ground for divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act. An in-depth exploration of Article 142 of the Indian Constitution , its history, usage, scope, and recent developments. This article also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of Article 142 and its relevance in the UPSC exams. The power under Article 142 of the Constitution of India , 1950 (COI) is an inherent power and can be used for doing complete justice. The object of this Article is to enable the Court to declare the law to give such directions or orders as are necessary to do complete justice. About Article 142 of Constitution of India : Article 142 of Constitution : Title: Enforcement of decrees, orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc. Provisions: This article has 2 provisions – 142 (1): The Supreme Court may pass an order for doing complete justice. 142 (2): It confers three different powers on the Supreme Court. They are: Securing the attendance of persons before it. Discovery and production of documents and Investigation and punishment of contempt of itself ...
