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Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers a High Court to issue writs to any person or authority, including governments, for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for 'any other purpose'?

A. Article 32
B. Article 136
C. Article 226✓ Correct Answer
D. Article 227

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs not only for enforcing Fundamental Rights but also for any other purpose, granting it a broader territorial and substantive scope than the Supreme Court under Article 32. Article 32 is itself a Fundamental Right restricted primarily to constitutional rights enforcement. High Court writ jurisdiction remains a vital pillar of Indian constitutional checks and balances.

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