Assertion (A) states that Dr. Ambedkar described Article 32 as the very soul of the Constitution. This is a well-known historical fact. Reason (R) states that Article 32 provides effective remedy against the violation of Fundamental Rights. This is also true, as Article 32 guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights through appropriate writs (habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, and quo warranto). The fact that Article 32 provides this crucial remedy is precisely why it was considered the 'heart and soul' by Dr. Ambedkar, as it makes the Fundamental Rights enforceable and not mere declarations.
Consider the following statements: Assertion (A) : Dr. Ambedkar had described Article 32 of the Constitution as the very soul of it. Reason (R) : Article 32 provides effective remedy against the violation of Fundamental Rights. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes:
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2016 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) and Writ Jurisdiction)
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Answer: A. (A) and (R) both are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
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