What is the Supreme Court's Power to Do 'Complete Justice?'

Article 142 of the Constitution grants the Supreme Court a unique, sweeping power to pass any decree or order necessary for doing "complete justice."

This allows the Court to transcend procedural technicalities or statutory gaps to reach an equitable result.

For example, in the recent DDA refund case, the Court used Article 142 to instantly cancel a registered conveyance deed, bypassing the usual lengthy litigation required for such an act.

While this power is extraordinary and must be used sparingly, it serves as a vital tool to ensure that legal outcomes are not just technically correct but also substantively fair.