Indian Politics - Study Mode

[#796] ______ writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.
Correct Answer

(C) Prohibition

Explanation

Solution: Prohibition writ is issued by a higher court to lower court when latter has overstepped its jurisdiction. Other writs are Habeas Corpus Mandamus Quo-Warranto and Certiorari.

[#797] Under which of the following writs, a person is restricted to perform any duties for which he does not have the authority?
Correct Answer

(B) Quo warranto

Explanation

Solution: Quo warranto writ is issued to ensure that person holding a public office is qualified to hold the office. It can be issued to restrict a person to perform duties or take action for which he does not have authority.

[#798] Under which one of the following writs anofficial can be prevented from taking an action which he is offlcially not entitled?
Correct Answer

(B) Quo Warranto

Explanation

Solution: Quo warranto writ is issued to ensure that person holding a public office is qualified to hold the office. It can be issued to restrict a person to perform duties or take action for which he does not have authority.

[#799] In the Constitution of India the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies' has been provided in Article-
Correct Answer

(C) 32

Explanation

Solution: Remedies for enforcement of fundamental rights conferred by Part-III has been provided under Article-32 of constitution. This article provides the right to citizens to move directly to Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamntal rights and it gives Supreme Court, powers to issu writ to enforce fundamental rights of an individual.

[#800] Under which Article of the Constitution can an individual move to the Supreme Court directly in case of any violation of Fundamental Rights?
Correct Answer

(A) Article-32

Explanation

Solution: Remedies for enforcement of fundamental rights conferred by Part-III has been provided under Article-32 of constitution. This article provides the right to citizens to move directly to Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamntal rights and it gives Supreme Court, powers to issu write to enforce fundamental rights of an individual.