Which part of the Constitution contains Article 140?

Article 140 is in Part V (The Union), Chapter IV — The Union Judiciary.

Part V · The Union · Chapter IV — The Union Judiciary

Article 140: Ancillary powers of the Supreme Court

Q: What does Article 140 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 140 deals with ancillary powers of the supreme court. Parliament may by law make provision for conferring upon the Supreme Court such supplemental powers not inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Constitution as may appear to be necessary or desirable for the purpose of enabling the Court more effectively to exercise the jurisdiction conferred upon it by or under this Constitution.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 140

Parliament may by law make provision for conferring upon the Supreme Court such supplemental powers not inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Constitution as may appear to be necessary or desirable for the purpose of enabling the Court more effectively to exercise the jurisdiction conferred upon it by or under this Constitution.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

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