The Supreme Court (under Article 32) and the High Courts (under Article 226) are empowered by the Constitution to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. They act as the protectors and guarantors of these rights against arbitrary state action. This role is part of the broader power of judicial review.
Under the Constitution who among the following is the guardian of the Fundamental Rights?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2015 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Enforcement of Fundamental Rights and the Role of Judiciary)
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