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UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-5

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    Consider the following statements.
    1. The High Court issue writs only for the purpose of enforcement of Fundamental Rights whereas the
    Supreme Court can issue writs for the purpose of enforcement of Fundamental Rights and also for any other purpose.
    2. High Courts can issue writs of jurisdiction whereas the Supreme Court cannot issue the writ of jurisdiction.
    3. High Courts issue writs only when the party directly approaches it, whereas the Supreme Court car issue writs necessarily by way of appeal.
    Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?

    A)  Only 3             

    B)  1, 2 and 3         

    C)  1 and 3           

    D)  None of these

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d]
    Statement 1 is incorrect High Court to issue writs for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights and ordinar right, whereas the Supreme Court can issue writs for enforcement Fundamental Rights only.                            
    Statement 2 is also incorrect because High Court as well as Supreme Court both can issue writs of jurisdiction.        
    Statement 3 is also incorrect Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in the sense that an aggrieved citizen can directly go the  Supreme Court, not necessarily by way of appeal.   


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