Indian Polity • JudiciaryHard
Consider the constitutional interplay between Article 32 and Article 226: 1. The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 32 is wider than that of the High Court under Article 226 because High Courts can issue writs only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. 2. A citizen can approach the Supreme Court directly under Article 32 for the violation of Fundamental Rights without exhausting remedies under Article 226 first. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only✓ Correct Answer
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because the High Court's writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is wider than the Supreme Court's under Article 32; High Courts can issue writs for both Fundamental Rights and other legal rights. Statement 2 is correct because the right to move the Supreme Court under Article 32 is itself a Fundamental Right, allowing direct access.
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