No debate on Article 142, decision entirely in court’s domain: Ex-SC judge

No debate on Article 142, decision entirely in court’s domain: Ex-SC judge

New Delhi: Supreme Court’s retired judge Ajay Rastogi on Saturday virtually disagreed with Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ‘nuclear missile’ remark about Article 142 and its alleged misuse, saying the decision to use the inherent powers under the Article lies entirely in the domain of the court. “When to exercise the powers under Article 142, what are the circumstances under which to exercise the power is always in the…

President highest functionary, Constitution framers did not say anything on time taken for assent: Ex-SC judge Ajay Rastogi - The Rahnuma Daily

President highest functionary, Constitution framers did not say anything on time taken for assent: Ex-SC judge Ajay Rastogi New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The President is the highest constitutional functionary, and the Constitution framers have never said anything about time taken by him or her for giving assent to a bill, said former Supreme Court judge Ajay Rastogi on Saturday, underlining the need for deeper study of the provisions of Article 20…

No debate on Article 142, decision entirely in court’s domain: Ex-SC judge Ajay Rastogi

New Delhi, April 19, 2025 Supreme Court’s retired judge Ajay Rastogi on Saturday virtually disagreed with Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s ‘nuclear missile’ remark about Article 142 and its alleged misuse, saying the decision to use the inherent powers under the Article lies entirely in the domain of the court. “When to exercise the powers under Article 142, what are the circumstances under which to exercise the power i…