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Right to constitutional Remedies( writs) Writs under ARTICLE 32 of the Constitution A declaration of Fundamental Rights is meaningless unless there are effective judicial remedies for their enforcement. Article 32 for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights by means of the specified writ of writs of the same nature. The purpose is to … Read more
What is a Writ Petition? A writ petition is a legal document that is filed in a court of law to seek relief from a government action or inaction. Writ petitions are used to challenge the constitutionality of laws, to seek redress for violations of rights, and to obtain orders from the court directing the … Read more
Writ Jurisdiction of Supreme Court The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country. It has original jurisdiction in a few cases, but its main function is to hear appeals from lower courts. The Supreme Court also has the power to issue writs, which are orders that can be used to enforce … Read more
Certiorari is a Latin word that means “to be made certain.” In the context of the United States Supreme Court, certiorari is a writ that the Court issues to order a lower court to send up the record of a case for review. The Court grants certiorari only in a small number of cases, typically … Read more
Mandamus Mandamus is a writ issued by a court to compel a public official to perform a duty that is owed to the petitioner. The writ is used to ensure that the government acts in accordance with the law. History of Mandamus The writ of mandamus originated in English common law. The first recorded use … Read more
Introduction A writ is a formal written order issued by a court of law. It is a command to a person or entity to do or refrain from doing something. Writs are used to enforce the orders of courts, to compel the appearance of parties in court, and to obtain evidence. There are many different … Read more