Article 142 of the Indian Constitution: Unraveling the Supreme Court’s Extraordinary Powers to do “Complete Justice”

Introduction: Article 142(1) of the Constitution of India reads:“142. Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery,etc.— (1) The Supreme Court in the exercise of its jurisdiction may pass such decree or makesuch order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it,and any … Read more

Supreme Court of the United States Deals Significant Blow to Affirmative Action in College Admissions: A Landmark Ruling Restricts the Use of Race as a Factor

In a landmark decision delivered on June 29,2023, Supreme Court of the United States has dealt a significant blow to the use of affirmative action in college admissions. By a vote of 6-3, the justices ruled that the admissions programs employed by the University of North Carolina and Harvard College violated the Constitution’s equal protection … Read more

Supreme Court Strikes Down Biden’s $400 Billion Student Debt Forgiveness Program

In a long-awaited and momentous ruling, the United States Supreme Court has struck down President Biden’s ambitious student debt forgiveness program, in the case of Biden v. Nebraska. The Court ruled 6 to 3 on Friday that the administration’s plan to forgive over $400 billion in federal student loan debt exceeded the President’s authority, leaving … Read more