Supreme Court's Article 142 Powers Complement Statutory Law, Ensure Justice, But Cannot Override Substantive Law.

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....Extension of time limit - The plenary powers of the Supreme Court under Article 142 are inherent in nature and are complementary to those powers which are specifically conferred on the court by various statutes. These powers though are of a very wide amplitude to do complete justice between the parties, cannot be used to supplant the substantive law applicable to the case or to the cause under consideration of the court. - SC....