Consider the following statements: Statement I: The writ jurisdiction of the High Courts under Article 226 is wider than that of the Supreme Court under Article 32. Statement II: High Courts can issue writs not only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights but also for other legal rights. Options: |ForumIAS

[A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.

[B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.

[C] Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.

[D] Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Article 226 gives High Courts the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and any other purpose, i.e., legal rights, making their jurisdiction wider than that of the Supreme Court, which is limited to Fundamental Rights under Article 32.
High Courts have broader writ jurisdiction because they can enforce both fundamental and other legal rights.

Source: Laxmikant (Polity)