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Article 226 confers extraordinary writ jurisdiction on every High Court within its territorial limits. Five writs lie: (i) habeas corpus — production of person illegally detained; (ii) mandamus — direction to perform a public duty; (iii) certiorari — quashing of unconstitutional or jurisdictionally-defective orders; (iv) prohibition — preventing inferior tribunal from exceeding jurisdiction; (v) quo warranto — challenging usurpation of public office. The remedy is discretionary; the court considers alternative-remedy availability, delay, and public interest. Article 32 confers parallel jurisdiction on the Supreme Court for fundamental rights.
Statutory reference
Article 226 Constitution of India
Related practice areas
Petition before a High Court invoking constitutional jurisdiction to issue writs (mandamus, certiorari, prohibition, quo warranto, habeas corpus) against the State or its instrumentalities for enforcement of fundamental and other legal rights.
Writ Petition is governed by Article 226 Constitution of India. Article 226 confers extraordinary writ jurisdiction on every High Court within its territorial limits. Five writs lie: (i) habeas corpus — production of person illegally detained; (ii) mandamus — direction to perform a public duty; (iii) certiorari — quashing of unconstitutional or jurisdictionally-defective orders; (iv) prohibition — preventing inferior tribunal from exceeding jurisdiction; (v) quo warranto — challenging usurpation of public office. The remedy is discretionary; the court considers alternative-remedy availability, delay, and public interest. Article 32 confers parallel jurisdiction on the Supreme Court for fundamental rights.
Writ Petition falls under Constitutional & Public Interest Law, Civil Law. NyaySevak matches you with a Bar-Council-verified advocate in the relevant practice area — the first consultation is free.