Which one of the following statements is not correct with respect to Article 32 of the Constitution of India?
[amp_mcq option1=”It provides remedies to citizens for the enforcement of fundamental rights.” option2=”It is a part of fundamental rights.” option3=”The Supreme Court cannot refuse a writ petition under Article 32 on the ground of delay.” option4=”Protection under Article 32 also applies to the enforcement of ordinary law which has nothing to do with the fundamental rights.” correct=”option4″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2016
The statement “Protection under Article 32 also applies to the enforcement of ordinary law which has nothing to do with the fundamental rights” is not correct.
Article 32 of the Constitution of India guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights guaranteed by Part III of the Constitution. The Supreme Court can issue writs (Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto) specifically for this purpose. It cannot be invoked for the enforcement of rights that arise from ordinary laws or for contractual rights unless the violation of such rights also leads to a violation of a fundamental right.