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Constitutional Provision Article 226
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 8 years (2015–2023), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in CAPF — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 2 years (2015–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2015 → CAPF 2023
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2023
Which among the following statements regarding the powers of the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is not correct ?
- A It can issue writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, quo warranto, certiorari, and prohibition.
- B Writs can be issued to enforce any rights conferred by Part-III and for any other purpose.
- C This power can derogate the power conferred on the Supreme Court under Article 32(2). ✓
- D Writ can be issued to any authority under its jurisdiction.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Judiciary
CDS2015
Which one of the following statements is correct ?
- A The President cannot pardon a person sentenced by a Court Martial.
- B The supreme command of the defence forces of the Union vests in the President, but its exercise has to be regulated by law. ✓
- C A person awarded rigorous imprisonment cannot be compelled to do hard work as this would amount to violation of Article 23 of the Constitution of India.
- D The Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007 excludes the powers of the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India in relation to service matters of the persons in the armed forces.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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