What does Article 144 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 144 deals with civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the supreme court. All authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court.

Which part of the Constitution contains Article 144?

Article 144 is in Part V (The Union), Chapter IV — The Union Judiciary.

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

Article 144: Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 144

All authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court.

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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