IAS General Studies Prelims Question No. 112
A writ petition to protect the fundamental rights can be lodged with which among the following? 1. Supreme Court 2. High Courts 3. Districts Courts 4. Session Courts Choose the correct options:
[A] 1
[B] 1, 2
[C] 1, 2, 3
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4
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[B] 1, 2
The Supreme Court (under Article 32) and the high courts (under Article 226) can issue the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo-warranto.
[/toggle][/toggles]The Supreme Court (under Article 32) and the high courts (under Article 226) can issue the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo-warranto.