Right to constitutional remedies as a Fundamental Right of the Constitution of India is stated in which of the following Articles?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Article 32
The Right to Constitutional Remedies is guaranteed under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution. This article allows citizens to move the Supreme Court (and High Courts under certain conditions) to seek enforcement of their Fundamental Rights through writs like habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari. Dr B. R. Ambedkar called Article 32 the “heart and soul of the Constitution” because it ensures that Fundamental Rights are enforceable.
Explanation of other options:
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Article 31: Deals with the Right to Property (now a legal, not fundamental, right).
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Article 33: Allows Parliament to restrict Fundamental Rights for armed forces or public services.
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Article 34: Protects in cases of preventive detention for security reasons.