How does the writ power of a High Court under Article 226 compare with that of the Supreme Court under Article 32?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A High Court may issue writs for enforcing Part III rights and for any other purpose
- Step 1: The Constitute Project text of Article 226 lets High Courts issue writs for enforcing Part III rights and for any other purpose. Answer: A High Court may issue writs for enforcing Part III rights and for any other purpose. Article 32 is limited to enforcing fundamental rights. Why not the others: The Supreme Court's power is wider than a High Court's: Article 226 gives High Courts the wider scope, so this comparison is wrong. The two powers are identical in every respect: Article 226 gives High Courts the wider scope, so this comparison is wrong. High Courts cannot issue the writs of quo warranto or certiorari: Article 226 gives High Courts the wider scope, so this comparison is wrong.
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