With reference to the constitutional remedies under the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. The right guaranteed under Article 32 itself forms a Fundamental Right. 2. Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 3. T

Question

With reference to the constitutional remedies under the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. The right guaranteed under Article 32 itself forms a Fundamental Right. 2. Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 3. The jurisdiction of High Courts under Article 226 is wider than that of the Supreme Court under Article 32. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only. Article 32 is a Fundamental Right because it guarantees the right to constitutional remedies. Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights as well as for other purposes, so Statement 2 is incorrect. Since High Courts' jurisdiction under Article 226 is wider than the Supreme Court's under Article 32, Statement 3 is correct.

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