Article 144
Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court
Part V: The Union
All authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court.
The Constitution of India (As on 1 May 2026). Includes every amendment up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. The small raised numbers in the text point to the amendment notes below.
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