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Explain the scope and purpose of Article 142 of the Constitution. Examine the conditions under which the Supreme Court may invoke it to mould relief.

Topic: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Q2. Explain the scope and purpose of Article 142 of the Constitution. Examine the conditions under which the Supreme Court may invoke it to mould relief. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question Article 142 has emerged as a powerful constitutional …

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Courts as Guardians, Not Regulators: Preserving Free Speech in India

Source:  TH Subject:  Polity Context: Recent observations by the Supreme Court in Ranveer Allahbadia vs Union of India (2025), suggesting new regulatory mechanisms for online content, have triggered debate on whether courts should protect free speech or inadvertently regulate it. About Courts as Guardians, Not Regulators: Preserving Free Speech in India What is Free Speech? …

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