What is the primary difference between the writ jurisdictions of the Supreme Court under Article 32 and the High Courts under Article 226?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 32 restricts the Supreme Court's writ jurisdiction strictly to the enforcement of Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Part III, making the right to move the Supreme Court a fundamental right itself. Conversely, Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs not only for enforcement of Fundamental Rights but also for any other ordinary legal purpose, giving High Courts a wider scope of remedial action. Additionally, the territorial jurisdiction of a High Court for issuing writs extends to persons or authorities within its territorial limits or outside if the cause of action arises within its jurisdiction.