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Revision note: Constitutional Remedies and Writs (Articles 32–35)

  • Art 32: Fundamental Right to move SC; "heart and soul" (Ambedkar); basic structure (L. Chandra Kumar)
  • Art 226 wider: FRs + legal rights; discretionary
  • Habeas corpus: produce detainee – public & private
  • Mandamus: public duty – not private persons, President, Governor
  • Prohibition: stop lower court exceeding jurisdiction (during proceedings)
  • Certiorari: quash/transfer – preventive + curative; also administrative bodies
  • Quo warranto: challenge holder of public office; any interested person
  • Arts 33 (forces), 34 (martial law), 35 (only Parliament legislates)
Revision card summarising Constitutional Remedies and Writs (Articles 32–35)
One-page visual summary of the key points to revise.

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