Forms of Writ in Indian Constitution

There are 5 forms of writ in Indian constitution , which are given below;

1] Hebeas Corpus

>Its literal meaning is "To have a body"

>& it implies that "anyone who is detained or is imprisoned , can inquire under which authority he/she is detained or is imprisoned."


2] Quo Warranto

>Its literal meaning is "What is your Authority"

>& it implies "a order issued by Supreme Court to prevent a person from holding a post or office to who he/she is not entitled ."


3] Mandamus

>Its literal meaning is "Command"

>& means order issued by Supreme court to a person holding a Public office /authority/position
to do or not to do somthing regarding the aspect of human's rights.


4] Prohibition

>It implies to stop the Inferior Court or Tribunal court regarding overstepping of jurisdiction & isolation of rules of natural justice by Supreme Court.


5] Critioreri

>It implies to quash the decision of the Inferior Court or Tribunal court regarding overstepping of jurisdiction & isolation of rules of natural justice by Supreme Court.