With reference to the Constitution of India , prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142 . Article 142 (1) of the Constitution of India , which gives wide and capacious power to the Supreme Court to do `complete justice’ in any `cause or matter’ is significant, as the judgment delivered by Supreme Court ends the litigation between the parties. (2) Subject to the provisions of any law made in this behalf by Parliament, the Supreme Court shall, as respects the whole of the territory of India , have all and every power to make any order for the purpose of securing the attendance of any person, the discovery or production of any documents, or the investigation or punishment of any ... Learn about Article 142 , which grants the Supreme Court the power to do complete justice in any case pending before it. Explore its scope, text, purpose, landmark judgements, implications, and criticisms.