Question

Writs can be issued for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights by ____________.

• A. District Courts
• B. President
• C. The Supreme Court
• D. Both the Supreme Court and High Courts

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both the Supreme Court and High Courts

Writs can be issued for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights by both the Supreme Court and High Court. To enforce the Fundamental Rights, the Supreme Court is empowered under Article 32, to issue writs of various forms. The Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue directions, orders or writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari.