Question

what is writ jurisdiction?

Answer 1

Article 226 of the Constitution empowers the High courts to issuewrits for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose. The phrase “ any other purpose” refers to the enforcement of an ordinary legal right. It means that the writ jurisdiction of high court is wider than that of the Supreme Court

Answer 2

Article 226 of the Constitution empowers the High courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose. The phrase “ any other purpose” refers to the enforcement of an ordinary legal right. It means that the writ jurisdiction of high court is wider than that of the Supreme Court.