Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to issue Writs for enforcement of any of the Fundamental Rights conferred by Part III of the Indian Constitution under Art. 32.
2. The provision to issue Writs is primarily intended to guarantee the Right to Constitutional Remedies to every citizen.
3. There are six types of Writs.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements:

1. The Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to issue Writs for enforcement of any of the Fundamental Rights conferred by Part III of the Indian Constitution under Art. 32.

2. The provision to issue Writs is primarily intended to guarantee the Right to Constitutional Remedies to every citizen.

3. There are six types of Writs.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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The correct answer is Both 1 and 2. Analysis of the Statements:Statement 1 is Correct: Article 32 is a fundamental right in itself, which empowers the Supreme Court to issue directions, orders, or writs for the enforcement of any of the rights conferred by Part III. This is why Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32 the "Heart and Soul of the Constitution."Statement 2 is Correct: The Writ jurisdiction is the primary mechanism through which the Right to Constitutional Remedies is exercised. It ensures that Fundamental Rights are not just "pious declarations" but are legally enforceable.Statement 3 is Incorrect: There are five types of writs, not six. They are:Habeas Corpus (To have the body)Mandamus (We command)Prohibition (To forbid)Certiorari (To be certified)Quo-Warranto (By what authority)

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1 only

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2 only

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1,2and3

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