General Studies MCQs

Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding writ jurisdiction in India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Both Supreme Court and High Courts can issue writs, but High Courts have a broader scope.

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both Supreme Court and High Courts can issue writs, but High Courts have a broader scope.”.
The writ jurisdiction of High Courts in India, as per Article 226 of the Constitution, is wider than that of the Supreme Court (Article 32), as High Courts can issue writs for both fundamental rights and other legal purposes, while the Supreme Court's writ jurisdiction is limited to fundamental rights.

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