Writs are a written order from the Supreme Court or High Court that commands constitutional remedies for Indian Citizens against the violation of their fundamental rights. Article 32 in the Indian Constitution deals with constitutional remedies that an Indian citizen can seek from the Supreme Court of India and High Court against the violation of his/her fundamental rights. The same article gives the Supreme Court power to issue writs for the enforcement of rights whereas the High Court has the same power under Article 226. The writs- Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Quo Warranto, and Prohibition form
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Note: This writ gives the right to seek redressal to any individual other than the aggrieved person.
General Facts about Writs in India:
Article 32 also empowers Parliament to authorize any other court to issue these writs
Before 1950, only the High Courts of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras had the power to issue the writs
Article 226 empowers all the High Courts of India to issue the writs
Writs of India are borrowed from English law where they are known as ‘Prerogative writs’
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