Articles 226 And 227 Of The Constitution Of India – Their Scope, Powers And Differences

Articles 226 and 227 are the parts of the constitution which define the powers of the High Court.

Article 226, empowers the high courts to issue, to any person or authority, including the government (in appropriate cases), directions, orders or writs, including writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, certiorari or any of them.

What are these Writs?

Habeas Corpus - A simple dictionary meaning of the writ of Habeas Corpus is "a writ requiring a person under arrest of illegal detention to be brought before a judge or into court, especially to secure the person's release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention".

Mandamus - A writ issued as a command to an inferior court or ordering a person to perform a public or statutory duty.