The High Courts in India are empowered under Article 226 of the Constitution to issue writs. The traditional types of writs that can be issued are five: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto. These writs are powerful instruments for the enforcement of fundamental rights and also for other legal rights.
What is the total number of writs which High Courts can issue ?
Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2021 22 · Topic: The High Court (Writ Jurisdiction (Article 226))
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