Question

Supreme Court of India can issue following writs to protect the fundamental rights of the individuals A. Habeas Corpus
B. Mandamus
C. Functionalist
D. Prohibition Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C Only
• B. A, B, D Only
• C. B, C, D Only
• D. A, C, D Only

Hint:

Major writs include Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
The Supreme Court can issue writs under Article 32 for the protection of Fundamental Rights.

Step 1:
Habeas Corpus is issued to produce a detained person before the court. \[ A \text{ is correct} \]

Step 2:
Mandamus orders a public authority to perform its duty. \[ B \text{ is correct} \]

Step 3:
Functionalist is a sociological perspective, not a writ. \[ C \text{ is incorrect} \]

Step 4:
Prohibition prevents lower courts from exceeding their jurisdiction. \[ D \text{ is correct} \]

Step 5:
Thus, the correct combination is: \[ A,\ B,\ D \text{ Only} \] \[ \boxed{\text{(2) A, B, D Only}} \]