Question

Which one of the following courts is responsible for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

• A. The High Courts
• B. The Supreme Court of India
• C. District and Sessions Court
• D. The Supreme Court of India and the High Courts.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The Supreme Court of India and the High Courts.

The Constitution empowers the Supreme Court and High Court with the duty to safeguard the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. The Supreme Court under Article 32 and High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution can issue Writs for the protection of Fundamental Rights. Any Person whose Fundamental Rights are violated can approach either of the courts. Although the Constitution also empowers the Parliament to extend this power of Supreme Court and High Court to any other Court or tribunal by making law in this regard.