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Which among the following statements regarding writ jurisdictions is/are NOT true?
1. The writ jurisdiction of High Court is wider than that of Supreme Court
2. A High Court can issue writs even to entities outside its territorial jurisdiction
3. Supreme Court can issue writs only regarding the fundamental rights and not for any other purpose
4. Article 226 of our Indian Constitution gives the powers of writ jurisdictions to high court.

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Only 1

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Only 2 and 4

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Only 3

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D

All are true

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The correct option is D All are true
1. The writ jurisdiction of High Court is wider than that of Supreme Court
2. A High Court can issue writs even to entities outside its territorial jurisdiction
3. Supreme Court can issue writs only regarding the fundamental rights and not for any other purpose
4. Article 226 of our Indian Constitution gives the powers of writ jurisdictions to high court

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