[Solved] Which of the following authorities is/are competent to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

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Q.	Which of the following authorities is/are competent to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
A.	President
B.	Supreme Court
C.	Supreme Court and High Courts
D.	Parliament
Answer» C. Supreme Court and High Courts
Explanation: Both the Supreme Court (Article 139) and the High Courts (Article 226) are empowered to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo-warranto and certiorari for the enforcement of the fundamental rights of an aggrieved citizen. While the Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights, the high courts can issue writs for other purposes as well.

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