Question

Which Fundamental Right enables a person to petition the courts for the issuance of writs?

Answer 1

Article 32 – Right to Constitutional Remedies:

1. Allows individuals to directly approach the Supreme Court if any of their Fundamental Rights are violated.
2. The court can issue writs such as:
   • Habeas Corpus – to release a person unlawfully detained.
   • Mandamus – to compel a public authority to perform its duty.
   • Prohibition – to prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction.
   • Certiorari – to quash an unlawful order passed by a lower court.
   • Quo Warranto – to question the authority of a person holding a public office.