(1) The Supreme Court has power to issue writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo Warranto and Certiorari which is appropriate for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
(2) Parliament may by law empower any other court to exercise within its jurisdiction the powers given to Supreme Court.
Which of the above mentioned statement/statements is/are correct?
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Correct Answer: (d) Both (1) and (2)
Solution:Article 32(2) of the Constitution gives an extensive original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court in regard to the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. It is empowered to issue directions, orders or writs, including writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari, to enforce them. As per Article 32(3), Without prejudice to the powers conferred on the Supreme Court by clause (2), Parliament may by law empower any other court to exercise within the local limits of its jurisdiction all or any of the powers exercisable by the Supreme Court under clause (2). Hence, both statements are correct and option (d) is the correct answer.