How does the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976 impact Article 24 of the Indian Constitution?
The Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, added Article 24 to the Indian Constitution. This amendment aimed at strengthening the power of the Supreme Court in enforcing its decrees and orders across India. As per this new article, the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India, and any decree or order passed by the Supreme Court will be enforceable throughout India.