Which Article of the constitution empowers the High court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto for the enforcement of fundamental rights of the citizens and for any other purpose ? A. Article 226 B. Article 227 C. Article 228 D. Article 229

The correct answer is A. Article 226.

Article 226 of the Constitution of India empowers the High Court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto for the enforcement of fundamental rights of the citizens and for any other purpose.

• Habeas corpus is a writ that is issued to bring a person before a court to determine whether they are being held lawfully.
• Mandamus is a writ that is issued to compel a public authority to perform a duty that is owed to the petitioner.
• Certiorari is a writ that is issued to quash an order or judgment of a lower court.
• Prohibition is a
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  writ that is issued to prevent a lower court from hearing a case.
• Quo warranto is a writ that is issued to inquire into the right of a person to hold a public office.

These writs are important tools for the protection of the rights of citizens and for ensuring that the government acts in accordance with the law.