Do You Know Interesting Facts About The Writs

Article 32

A writ is a formal written order issued by a judicial or administrative authority to enforce legal rights or resolve disputes.

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They are legal remedies for protecting the rights of individuals.

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Constitution of India empowers both the Supreme Court and High Courts to issue writs.

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Supreme Court can issue the writs under Article 32.

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High Court can issue the writs under Article 226.

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We adopted this concept from English law where it was known as ‘Prerogative writs’.

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Parliament can empower any court to issue the writs.

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Before 1950, only High courts of Calcutta, Bombay and Mudras had the powers to issue writs

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Now all High Courts can issue the writs under article 226.

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