Question

discuss in brief the various writs that can be issued by a high court in India .

Answer 1

Answer:

Under Article 226, a High Court is empowered to issue directions, orders or writs, including writs in nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari, for the enforcement of a Fundamental Right and for any other purpose.

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Answer 2

According to the constitution of India, the High courts can issue 5 types of writs under article 226.

Explanation:

The five types of writs that can be issued by high courts in India are:

1. The writ of  Habeas corpus translates into “to have a body”. This writ is useful in releasing people who have been unlawfully detained.
2. The writ of mandamus translates into we command. It can be issued in all those situations where the public authorities do not perform their tasks properly.
3. The writ of Quo warranto means by what authority. They said it can be issued by the court to question a person holding public office about the authority by which he is a holding office.
4. The writ of certiorari translates into certifying. This writ is passed in those cases where the high courts are of the opinion that lower courts have passed an order beyond their jurisdiction.
5. The writ of prohibition can be sued by a higher court to prevent the lower courts from ruling beyond their authority.