Q. Consider the following statements: 1. Only State legislature can make laws to give effect to the Fundamental Rights. 2. In case of violation of rights outside Part III of the Constitution, a person can move to the High Court. 3. Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any type of work. How many statements given above are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer
Statement 1 is incorrect. Article 35 lays down that the power to make laws, to give effect to certain specified fundamental rights shall vest only in the Parliament and not in the state legislatures. This provision ensures that there is uniformity throughout India with regard to the nature of those fundamental rights and punishment for their infringement.
Statement 2 is correct. A person can move the High Court by an ordinary suit or under Article 226 (writ jurisdiction of high court) in case of violation of rights Outside Part III of the constitution.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory, mine or other hazardous activities like construction work or railway. But it does not prohibit their employment in any harmless or innocent work.
