Which Article gives the right to move the Supreme Court to enforce Fundamental Rights?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Article 32
- Step 1: Article 32 of the Constitution provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies, enabling individuals to petition the Supreme Court directly when Fundamental Rights are infringed.
- Step 2: Empowered to issue prerogative writs (habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari), Article 32 was famously described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution.
Answer
Article 32.
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