GK Question

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While both Articles 32 and 226 empower courts to issue writs, Article 32 is a ______ Right whereas Article 226 is a constitutional power.

  1. Legal
  2. Constitutional
  3. Fundamental
  4. Natural

Answer: Fundamental

Key distinction: Article 32 is itself a Fundamental Right (Part III), making access to SC for FR enforcement a guaranteed right. Article 226 is a constitutional power (Part V) of High Courts, not a fundamental right. Thus, Parliament cannot curtail Article 32 by ordinary law, while Article 226 jurisdiction can be regulated by law (subject to basic structure).

Topic Writs - Article 226 vs Article 32
Exam Relevance Constitutional hierarchy question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams