Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following Articles is related to the Ancillary powers of Supreme Court?

Options:

Article 140

Article 138

Article 143

Article 150

Correct Answer:

Article 140

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Article 140

The powers that assist the expressly granted powers are referred to as incidental or ancillary powers. These express powers to legislate include the ability to additionally pass laws on ancillary issues, which is what is meant by the term “ancillary powers.”

Article 140 revolves around the ancillary powers that are granted to the Supreme Court of India. The said Article is contained in Part V of the Constitution under Chapter IV.

Article 140: Ancillary powers of Supreme Court
Article 141: Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts
Article 142: Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc.
Article 143: Power of President to consult Supreme Court
Article 144: Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court
Article 145: Rules of Court, etc.