How many types of writs are there?

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RPF SI (2018) Official Paper (Held On : 16 Jan 2019 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 5

Key Points

There are 5 types of writs in the Indian Constitution.
The writs are Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo-Warranto.
These writs are a part of the Right to Constitutional Remedies and are meant to provide quick relief against the violation of fundamental rights.
Habeas Corpus is used to release a person who has been unlawfully detained.
Mandamus is issued to command a public official to perform a public duty.
Prohibition is issued by a higher court to a lower court to prevent it from exceeding its jurisdiction.
Certiorari is issued to quash the order of a lower court or tribunal.
Quo-Warranto is issued to inquire into the legality of a claim of a person to a public office.

Additional Information

The writs are a crucial aspect of the Indian judiciary's power to enforce the fundamental rights of citizens.
These writs can be issued by both the Supreme Court and High Courts of India under Articles 32 and 226 of the Constitution, respectively.
The power to issue writs is a part of the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Courts.
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution is often referred to as the "heart and soul" of the Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar because it provides the right to constitutional remedies.
The issuance of writs ensures that the rule of law is maintained and acts as a check on the arbitrary exercise of power by the state.