Writ of Mandamus is a Fundamental Right classifiable under:

Key Points

• Writ of Mandamus is a judicial remedy in the form of an order from a court to any government, subordinate court, corporation, or public authority to do some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do.
• It is classified under constitutional remedies, which is a fundamental right provided under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution.
• Article 32 provides the right to individuals to move to the Supreme Court for enforcement of their fundamental rights.
• The Writ of Mandamus can be issued to enforce the performance of public duties by public authorities and to ensure that they fulfill their legal obligations.

Additional Information

• The Constitution of India provides for five types of writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Quo-Warranto, and Certiorari.
• These writs are a crucial part of the judicial review mechanism in India, ensuring the protection of citizens' rights against any arbitrary actions of the state.
• The right to constitutional remedies is considered the heart and soul of the Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, as it is the protector and guarantor of all other fundamental rights.
• Article 32 is also known as the "Right to Constitutional Remedies" and is a fundamental right that cannot be suspended, except in cases of emergency as declared by the President of India.