Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The High Court has wider writ jurisdiction compared to the Supreme Court.

Statement-II:
The High Court can issue writs for both fundamental and legal rights.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement II explains Statement-I.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct and Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect and Statement-II is correct.

Question

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The High Court has wider writ jurisdiction compared to the Supreme Court.

Statement-II:
The High Court can issue writs for both fundamental and legal rights.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement II explains Statement-I.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct and Statement-II is incorrect.
(d) Statement-I is incorrect and Statement-II is correct.

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement I is correct: The High Court indeed has wider writ jurisdiction compared to the Supreme Court because the High Court&rsquo;s writ powers extend not only to the enforcement of fundamental rights but also to other legal rights.
Statement II is correct: The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of fundamental rights under Article 32 of the Constitution, whereas the High Court can issue writs for both fundamental rights and other legal rights under Article 226.
Hence, Statement II provides the reason for Statement I. The broader jurisdiction of the High Court is due to its ability to address both fundamental and legal rights, unlike the Supreme Court, whose writ jurisdiction is narrower.

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Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The High Court has wider writ jurisdiction compared to the Supreme Court. Statement-II: The High Court can issue writs for both fundamental and legal rights. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement II explains Statement-I. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement-I. (c) Statement-I is correct and Statement-II is incorrect. (d) Statement-I is incorrect and Statement-II is correct.