Right to Constitutional Remedies (Art. 32)
"Heart and Soul of the Constitution" โ right to approach Supreme Court if Fundamental Rights are violated
Key Facts
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Art 32: Right to move Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights โ called the "heart and soul" by Ambedkar
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Five writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, Quo Warranto โ tools to enforce rights
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PIL (Public Interest Litigation): allows any citizen to approach courts for public welfare โ pioneered in India in 1970s
โ๏ธ Did you know? B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32 the "most important article" โ without it, Fundamental Rights would be meaningless paper guarantees
Quick Reference
Category
Fundamental Rights
Country
๐ฎ๐ณ India
Year
1950
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"Heart and Soul of the Constitution" โ right to approach Supreme Court if Fundamental Rights are violated