Extraordinary powers must be exercised with extraordinary care. Discuss in the context of Article 142 of the Indian Constitution.

Article 142 gives supreme court extraordinary power to take decisions for complete justice. An extraordinary power in hand of judiciary ensures: Overrule executive - ordering Art 142 clear issued pending TN bill with governor. Take up role of legislature. PC derived collegium system etc. Concerns from extraordinary powers: Lack of accountability by judiciary. Ft based the exercise of Rajiv Gandhi case using art 142.