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Which article empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Article 226
  2. Article 32
  3. Article 13
  4. Article 143

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 32

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Article 32 šŸ“š Explanation: Article 32 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court the power to issue writs like Habeas Corpus and Mandamus to enforce Fundamental Rights. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar famously referred to this specific article as the "heart and soul of the Constitution." In contrast, Article 226 grants similar writ-issuing powers to the various High Courts.