Question

Under which Article of the Constitution can an individual move to the Supreme Court directly in case of any violation of Fundamental Rights?

• A. Article 31
• B. Article 32
• C. Article 28
• D. Article 29

Hint:

This is the article Dr. Ambedkar called the heart and soul of the Constitution.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
The Constitution not only grants Fundamental Rights under Part III but also provides a direct mechanism to enforce them if the State or anyone else violates them.

Explanation:
Article 32 gives every citizen the right to move the Supreme Court directly for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, and empowers the Court to issue writs such as habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari for this purpose. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32 "the heart and soul of the Constitution" because without this remedy, the Fundamental Rights would exist only on paper. Article 31 (originally on the Right to Property) was removed from Part III by the 44th Amendment. Article 28 deals with freedom from religious instruction in certain educational institutions, and Article 29 protects the cultural and educational rights of minorities, neither of which is a remedial provision.

Final Answer:
Article 32 is the correct provision, so option B is correct.