Question

Consider the following
1. Supreme Court's power to issue writs is narrower than that of the High Court.
2. A citizen is free to approach the 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 following statement (s) is/ are correct?
Codes:

• 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`

The Supreme court and High courts simultaneously have the power to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights, however, the power of the supreme court is narrower than high court because supreme court is empowered to issue writs only against violation of fundamental rights whereas the high court can issue writs for the enforcement of other rights also such as legal rights.

Article 141 declares that the law declared by the supreme court is binding upon all courts within the territory of India. It gives precedential value to the decisions of the supreme court