Question

How many types of writ are there in the Indian Constitution?

• A. 5
• B. 6
• C. 8
• D. 9

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 5

• The Supreme Court of India is the defender of the fundamental rights of the citizens. For that, it has original and wide powers. It issues five kinds of writs for enforcing the fundamental rights of the citizens. The five types of writs are:

  1. Habeas Corpus
  2. Mandamus
  3. Prohibition
  4. Certiorari
  5. Quo-Warranto