Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Constitutional Remedies in India: 1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar termed this right as the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution. 2. In case of a violation of fundamental rights, an aggrieved citizen must first petition the High Court before they can appeal to the Supreme Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar described Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies) as the very heart and soul of the Indian Constitution. Statement 2 is incorrect because an aggrieved individual has the right to directly approach either the Supreme Court under Article 32 or the High Court under Article 226 for the enforcement of fundamental rights; there is no prerequisite to approach the High Court first.