Which of the following is not true of Article 32 of the Indian Constitution ?

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Q: 75 (CDS-I/2015)

Which of the following is not true of Article 32 of the Indian Constitution ?

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Polity

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CDS-I

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{'indian constitution': [102, 1, 17, 18], 'fundamental rights': [13, 0, 7, 20], 'fundamental right': [9, 0, 2, 4], 'supreme court': [12, 1, 4, 14], 'article': [54, 1, 15, 30]}

Option 1 states that Article 32 of the Indian Constitution gives the Supreme Court and the High Courts the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. This statement is not true. Article 32 indeed grants the Supreme Court the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, but it does not extend this power to the High Courts. The High Courts have writ jurisdiction under Article 226, which is different from Article 32.

Option 2 states that Article 32 is included in Part III of the Indian Constitution, making it a Fundamental Right itself. This statement is true. Part III of the Constitution guarantees various Fundamental Rights, and Article 32 ensures the right to constitutional remedies to enforce these rights.

Option 3 states that Dr. Ambedkar called Article 32 the very soul of the Indian Constitution. This statement is true. Dr. Ambedkar indeed referred to Article 32 as the soul of the Constitution during the Constituent Assembly debates.

Option 4 states that an aggrieved person has no right to complain under Article 32 if a Fundamental Right has not been violated. This statement is true. Article 32 allows individuals to seek remedies only in case of a violation of their Fundamental Rights. If no such violation has occurred, an

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