Name the Writ that shall be issued under the following circumstances:
(i) When a person is wrongfully detained or restrained
(ii)To compel an inferior court or an individual to perform their duty
(iii) To keep the courts within the limits of their jurisdiction
(iv) Against a person who usurps any office
ICSE Class 9 Indian History World Developments and Civics Ch 2 Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy
Answers
Answer:
(i) Habeas Corpus
(ii) Mandamus
(iv) Prohibition
(v) Quo-Warranto
Explanation:
(i) When a person is wrongfully detained or restrained, Supreme Court of India or a High Court can issue writ of Habeas Corpus which literally means "produce the body".
(ii) Whenever any government, court, corporation or any public authority who has a responsibility of a public duty but fails to do so, the Supreme Court or a High Court of the State can issue the writ Mandamus which literally means "we command".
(iii) The writ of Prohibition can be issued by the Supreme Court or any High Court when a lower court or a body tries to transgress the limits or powers vested in it. This writ is issued to prohibit a lower court or a quasi-judicial body from continuing the proceedings in a particular case, where it has no jurisdiction to try.
(iv) The writ of Quo-Warranto which literally means "by what warrant" is issued to restrain a person from holding a public office to which he is not entitled. If a person usurps a public office, the Court may direct him not to carry out any activities in the office or may announce the office to be vacant.