Deciphering The Writs Under The Indian Constitution

In the Indian legal system writs are a strong constitutional tool to enforce fundamental rights and maintain legal accountability. The Supreme Court under Article 32 and the High Courts under Article 226 have the power to issue writs for protection to individual persons, authorities and bodies that infringe legal or fundamental rights. These writs are necessary to prevent administrative and judicial excesses, ensure justice and prevent public officials and authorities from going beyond their assigned limits.

The blog gives a thorough account of the five kinds of writs, their jurisdictional reach and operation by virtue of recent judicial precedents.

Different Kinds Of Writs In India