Question

Under which Article can the Supreme Court issue writs like habeas corpus, mandamus, and certiorari to protect fundamental rights?

• A. Article 131
• B. Article 143
• C. Article 32
• D. Article 226

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Article 32

Jurisdiction

• Original Jurisdiction: Handles disputes between the Union and States or between States (Article 131), and cases involving fundamental rights.
  

• Appellate Jurisdiction: Hears appeals from High Courts in civil, criminal, and constitutional matters.
  

• Advisory Jurisdiction: Provides opinions to the President on questions of law or fact (Article 143).

• Writ Jurisdiction: Issues writs like habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari to protect fundamental rights (Article 32).
  

• Public Interest Litigation (PIL): Allows direct access to the court for public interest issues.

• Acts as the final court of appeal.
  

• Guardian of the Constitution and protector of fundamental rights.
  

• Exercises judicial review to check the constitutionality of laws and executive actions.