WBCS.LIVE practice question

Writ petition can be filled in the Supreme Court of India under:

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

Answer options

  1. Article 40
  2. Article 226
  3. Article 270
  4. Article 32

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 32

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Article 32. Under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, any citizen can directly approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of their Fundamental Rights. This is why Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32 the ‘heart and soul’ of the Constitution. This article empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo-Warranto for the protection of fundamental rights. It acts as a powerful weapon for the common people against any violation by the state.