Q. Which of the following courts you can approach to file a writ petition to protect your fundamental rights?
Supreme Court
High Courts
Districts Courts
Session Courts
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1,2
Notes: Anything that is issued under an authority is a writ. Orders, warrants, directions etc. issued under authority are examples of writs. There are five major types of writs viz. habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari. Each of them has different meaning and different implications.
In India, both Supreme Court and High Court have been empowered with Writ Jurisdiction. Further, Parliament by law can extend power to issue writs to any other courts (including local courts) for local limits of jurisdiction of such courts
