- Article 32 is considered the "heart and soul" of the Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar because it guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. - The Supreme Court can issue five types of writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto. - High Courts (under Article 226) can also issue writs, not only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights but also for the enforcement of any other legal right.
Which one of the following statements is not correct about the Right to Constitutional Remedies under Article 32 of the Constitution of India ?
Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2017 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) and Writ Jurisdiction)
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Answer: C. The rights guaranteed by this Article cannot be suspended.
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