2016 · Q93
Which one of the following statements is not correct with respect to Article 32 of the Constitution of India?
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- AIt provides remedies to citizens for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
- BIt is a part of fundamental rights.
- CThe Supreme Court cannot refuse a writ petition under Article 32 on the ground of delay.
- DProtection under Article 32 also applies to the enforcement of ordinary law which has nothing to do with the fundamental rights.
Explanation
Statement (d) is not correct: Article 32 provides remedies only for the enforcement of fundamental rights — unlike Article 226, under which High Courts can issue writs for "any other purpose" including ordinary law. Statements (a), (b) and (c) correctly describe Article 32 as the fundamental right to constitutional remedies in Part III.