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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2021General Studies
Question
Under which Article, can any citizen of India move directly to the Supreme Court of India for violation of any of his/her fundamental rights ?
Options
- A Article 32
- B Article 35
- C Article 14
- D Ninth Schedule
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Correct Answer
A Article 32
Model Answer
Right to Constitutional Remedies(Article 32)
- The right to move the Supreme Court by appropriate proceedings for the enforcement of the rights conferred by this Part is guaranteed.
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described Article 32 as the "heart and soul" of the Constitution because it ensures the protection of all other fundamental rights.
- The Supreme Court has the power to issue writs for the enforcement of any of the rights conferred by Part III (Fundamental Rights) of the Constitution. The five types of writs are:
- Habeas Corpus
- Mandamus
- Prohibition
- Certiorari
- Quo Warranto