Question

Consider the following:
1. Supreme Court's power to issue writs is narrower than that of High Courts.
2. A citizen is free to approach High Court or Supreme Court as he chooses, whenever his Fundamental Rights are violated.
3. The law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts throughout India.

Which of the above statement(s) is are correct?

• A. 1 alone
• B. 1 and 2
• C. 1, 2 and 3
• D. 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1, 2 and 3

Both the Supreme Court and High courts have the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights under Article 32 and 226 respectively. The High court can issue writs for the legal rights as well while the supreme court can issue only for the fundamental rights. Any person whose fundamental rights are violated any approach either supreme court or High Court directly. The decision of the supreme court is binding on all courts throughout the territory of India.