Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:
For the enforcement of any of the fundamental right mentioned in the Indian Constitution:
Options:
a writ petition must be first moved in the High Court
writ petition cannot be filed directly in the Supreme Court
writ petition can be filed directly in the Supreme Court
writ petition can be directly moved in the Supreme Court with its leave
Correct Answer:
writ petition can be filed directly in the Supreme Court
Explanation:
Article 32 of the Constitution further gives an extensive original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights of the citizens, through issuing directions, orders and writs. This is popularly known as the 'Writ Jurisdiction' of the Court.