Q. Consider the following statements with reference to Writ Jurisdiction:
1.Only the Supreme Court and High Courts have the power to issue writs in India.
2.Parliament can empower any other court to issue writs of all kinds for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
3.High Courts have a wider writ jurisdiction than the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: While currently only SC and HCs issue them, Article 32(3) allows Parliament to empower other courts.
- Statement 3: The SC (Art 32) issues writs only for Fundamental Rights. The HC (Art 226) issues them for Fundamental Rights and for any other purpose (Legal Rights).
