The power of the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights is conferred by:

Article 32 of the Constitution confers the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Under Art 32(2), the Supreme Court may issue directions, orders or writs, including writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto, whichever is appropriate for enforcing fundamental rights. Article 32 was described by Dr Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution because it makes fundamental rights justiciable. Article 226, by contrast, empowers the High Courts to issue writs not only for fundamental rights but also for any other legal right. Article 136 confers special leave jurisdiction, Art 227 gives High Courts supervisory jurisdiction over subordinate courts, and Art 131 deals with disputes between governments. Enforcement of fundamental rights before the Supreme Court rests on Art 32.