Which article was referred to as the 'the heart and soul' of the constitution by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar?
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Option 2 : Article 32
Option 2 is correct, i.e. Article 32.
- Article 32 of the Indian Constitution has been described as the ‘heart and soul’ of the Indian Constitution by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
- It gives a citizen the right to approach the Supreme Court to get resorted any of the fundamental rights in case of their violation.
- It is also known as; Right to Constitutional Remedies.
Article Consists of Article 32 Right to move the Supreme court for the enforcement of fundamental rights including the writs.
- habeas corpus
- mandamus
- prohibition
- certiorari
- quo warranto
- Habeas Corpus: This writ is issued to produce a person who has been detained whether in prison or in private custody, before a court and to release him if such detention is found illegal.
- Mandamus: The writ of command is issued by supreme or high court when any government, court, corporation, or any public authority has to do a public duty but fails to do so.
- Prohibition: It is a writ issued with a view to restraining a person from holding a public office to which he is not entitled.
- Certiorari: The writ of certiorari can be issued by the supreme or high court for quashing the order already passed by an inferior court, tribunal or quasi-judicial authority.
- Quo-Warranto: The writ of quo-warranto can be issued by the supreme or high court for asking of by what authority or warrant. It is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of a claim of a person to a public office.
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