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    Question

    What powers does the Supreme Court have concerning the

    enforcement of rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution?
    A The Supreme Court can only issue writs in the nature of mandamus and prohibition for enforcing the rights conferred Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The Supreme Court can issue directions and orders, but not writs, for the enforcement of rights under this Part Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The Supreme Court can issue writs in the nature of habeas corpus and certiorari, but cannot issue mandamus, prohibition, or quo warranto Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The Supreme Court has the power to issue directions, orders, or writs, including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari, as may be appropriate for enforcing the rights conferred Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The Supreme Court can issue writs on the directions of the President of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Article 32 Remedies for enforcement of rights conferred by this Part: (2) The Supreme Court shall have power to issue directions or orders or writs, including writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari, whichever may be appropriate, for the enforcement of any of the rights conferred by this Part.

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