<Ul> <Li> The writ of prohibition is issued by a higher court to a lower court prohibiting it from taking up a case because it falls outside the jurisdiction of the lower court . Thus , the higher court transfers the case to itself . </Li> <Li> The writ of habeas corpus is issued to a detaining authority , ordering the detainer to produce the detained person in the issuing court , along with the cause of his or her detention . If the detention is found to be illegal , the court issues an order to set the person free . </Li> <Li> The writ of certiorari is issued to a lower court directing that the record of a case be sent up for review , together with all supporting files , evidence and documents , usually with the intention of overruling the judgement of the lower court . It is one of the mechanisms by which the fundamental rights of the citizens are upheld . </Li> <Li> The writ of mandamus is issued to a subordinate court , an officer of government , or a corporation or other institution commanding the performance of certain acts or duties . </Li> <Li> The writ of quo warranto is issued against a person who claims or usurps a public office . Through this writ the court inquires ' by what authority ' the person supports his or her claim . </Li> </Ul>
<Ul> <Li> The writ of prohibition is issued by a higher court to a lower court prohibiting it from taking up a case because it falls outside the jurisdiction of the lower court . Thus , the higher court transfers the case to itself . </Li> <Li> The writ of habeas corpus is issued to a detaining authority , ordering the detainer to produce the detained person in the issuing court , along with the cause of his or her detention . If the detention is found to be illegal , the court issues an order to set the person free . </Li> <Li> The writ of certiorari is issued to a lower court directing that the record of a case be sent up for review , together with all supporting files , evidence and documents , usually with the intention of overruling the judgement of the lower court . It is one of the mechanisms by which the fundamental rights of the citizens are upheld . </Li> <Li> The writ of mandamus is issued to a subordinate court , an officer of government , or a corporation or other institution commanding the performance of certain acts or duties . </Li> <Li> The writ of quo warranto is issued against a person who claims or usurps a public office . Through this writ the court inquires ' by what authority ' the person supports his or her claim . </Li> </Ul>
types of writs in the constitution of india
types of writs in the constitution of india
prohibition habeas corpus certiorari mandamus quo warranto
prohibition habeas corpus certiorari mandamus quo warranto