Q. Which of the following can issue a writ?

1. Supreme Court
2. District Court
3. Consumer Court
4. High Court

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1 and 4
Notes: Supreme Court (Article 32) and High Courts (Article 226) are empowered by the Constitution to issue writs such as habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, and quo-warranto. District and Consumer Courts do not possess writ-issuing powers under the Constitution. Parliament may empower other courts, but currently, only Supreme Court and High Courts can issue writs.