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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 70

Which one of the following subjects falls within the jurisdiction of both the High Court and the Supreme Court?

  1. Dispute between the Centre and a State
  2. Dispute among States
  3. Protection of fundamental rights
  4. Protection from violation of the Constitution
Show answer & explanation

Answer: (C) Protection of fundamental rights

Explanation

Fundamental rights can be enforced in the Supreme Court (Art. 32) and High Courts (Art. 226).

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: exclusive original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (Art. 131).

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: also exclusive to the Supreme Court (Art. 131).

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: both can issue writs: SC under Art. 32, HCs under Art. 226.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: too broad; the specific shared writ jurisdiction is over fundamental rights.