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title: "Article 32: Heart and Soul of the Constitution"
description: "Article 32, called the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution by Ambedkar, allows citizens to enforce Fundamental Rights directly in the Supreme Court."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- Article 32 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights, which B.
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- Why did Ambedkar call Article 32 the heart and soul of the Constitution?
- How does Article 32 differ from Article 226?
- Can the right under Article 32 ever be suspended?

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In Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India (2020), the Supreme Court entertained an Article 32 petition challenging the Jammu and Kashmir internet shutdown, holding online access is protected under Article 19(1)(a).

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