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Q215. With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibition or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?

With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibition or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the Parliament.

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Article 142 of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to pass such decree or make such order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it. The plenary powers under Article 142 are not subject to limitations or prohibitions contained in ordinary statutory laws enacted by Parliament.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2019 (Q215)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Judiciary
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — (b) The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the Parliament.

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2019 Q215

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2019 GS Paper I Question 215 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2019 Polity (Judiciary) question is Option (B): "(b) The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the Parliament.". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2019 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Judiciary". You can explore all repeated questions from Judiciary in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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