Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can a High Court issue writs…
2023
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can a High Court issue writs for the protection of Fundamental Rights?
- A.
Article 228
- B.
Article 226
- C.
Article 224
- D.
Article 222
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Correct answer: B
Under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution, every High Court has the power to issue writs for:
Enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Enforcement of other legal rights as well.
This makes the jurisdiction of High Courts under Article 226 broader than that of the Supreme Court under Article 32, which is limited to the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
The five types of writs are:
Habeas Corpus
Mandamus
Prohibition
Certiorari
Quo Warranto