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What is Article 142? Why VP Jagdeep Dhankhar called it a 'nuclear missile'

IndiaTimes Friday, 18 April 2025
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has voiced strong concerns about the judiciary's increasing reliance on Article 142 of the Constitution, describing it as a threat to democratic forces. He called for a review of constitutional interpretation practices, particularly in light of recent judicial directives to the President regarding state bills.
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