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What is the primary legal distinction between the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 32 and that of the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution?
A. The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, whereas High Courts can issue writs for Fundamental Rights as well as for any other legal purpose.✓ Correct Answer
B. High Courts can issue writs throughout the entire territory of India, whereas the Supreme Court's writ jurisdiction is restricted to a single state.
C. The Supreme Court can issue writs of Habeas Corpus, whereas High Courts possess no constitutional authority to issue that specific writ.
D. High Court writ orders require prior ratification by the Union Law Ministry, whereas Supreme Court writs are autonomous.
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 32 confines the Supreme Court's writ jurisdiction strictly to the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, making it a fundamental right itself, whereas Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for enforcing Fundamental Rights as well as for any other purpose such as statutory rights. Additionally, High Courts can issue writs to any person or authority within their territorial jurisdiction or beyond if the cause of action arises within it.
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