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Under which Article of the Indian Constitution does the High Court of Chhattisgarh issue writs such as Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, and Certiorari for the enforcement of rights?

A. Article 226✓ Correct Answer
B. Article 32
C. Article 227
D. Article 215

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 226 of the Constitution empowers high courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose, providing wider jurisdictional scope than Article 32 which is restricted to Supreme Court enforcement of fundamental rights alone. Article 227 provides for superintendence over subordinate courts. Writ jurisdiction is a fundamental component of judicial review in India.

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