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Under which Article of the Indian Constitution does the Supreme Court have the power to issue writs such as Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo-Warranto for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

A. Article 32✓ Correct Answer
B. Article 136
C. Article 226
D. Article 143

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 32 confers writ jurisdiction directly upon the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, famously described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution. Article 226 provides similar writ powers to the High Courts instead. Fundamental rights and constitutional remedies form the cornerstone of Indian polity.

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