How is the write jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (SC) different from that of a High Court (HC)?

1) SC can issue writs for any purpose, whereas HCs can only issue them for the enforcement of fundamental rights.

2) SC can issue writ against the government, whereas HCs cannot.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Article 31A of the Indian Constitution saves five categories of laws from being challenged and invalidated on the ground of contravention of the

1) Article 14: Equality before law and equal protection of laws

2) Article 19: Protection of six rights in respect of speech, assembly, movement

3) Article 25: Freedom of Faith and Religion

4) Article 29-30: Protection of interests of minorities

Select the Solution using the codes below.

Consider the following statements.

1) Parliament can expand the scope of fundamental rights by amending the constitution.

2) High Courts can interpret the constitution but cannot expand the scope of fundamental rights.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): If a person’s Right to Vote is infringed, she can move the Election Commission of India for the enforcement of this right.

Reason (R): Right to Vote is a constitutional right guaranteed by the Election Commission of India.

In the context of the above, which of these is correct?

In which of following cases the Supreme Court held that ‘the Indian Constitution is founded on the bedrock of the balance between the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles’?