Consider the following statements 1 The High Court issue writs only for the purpose of enforcement o...........

Indian Polity Judiciary

Consider the following statements:

1.The High Court issue writs, only for the purpose of enforcement of fundamental rights whereas the Supreme Court can issue writs for the purpose of enforcement of fundamental rights and also for any other purpose.

2.High Courts can issue writs of injunction whereas the Supreme Court cannot issue the writ of jurisdiction.

3High Courts issue writs only when the party directly approaches it, whereas the Supreme Court can issue writs only in case of appeal.

Which of the above statement(s) is/ are correct?

1 and 3 Only

3 Only

1,2 and 3

None

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Explanation:

Writ is a formal written order issued by a body with judicial powers. As Supreme Court is defender of fundamental rights of Indian Citizens, it is vested with writ powers. There are five types of writs issued by Supreme Court namely – Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Quo Warranto, and certiorari for enforcement of fundamental rights of citizens. This comes under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, but it is not exclusive. High Courts under Article 226 also enjoy the right to issue writs to protect the fundamental rights and for other purposes