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The number of writs that can be prayed for and issued by the Supreme Court and/or a High Court is

The number of writs that can be prayed for and issued by the Supreme Court and/or a High Court is Correct Answer 5

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.

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Study the following statements and pick up the correct code:
Statement I: The power of High Court to issue writs under Article 226 is wider than the power of Supreme Court under Article 32.
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Which of the following statements are correct? Answer by using the code given below:
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Consider the following statements:
1. Supreme Court's power to issue writs is narrower than that of High Court
2. A citizen is free to approach High Court or Supreme Court's as he choose, whenever his fundamental rights are violated
3. The law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts throughout India
Which of the above statements(s) is/are correct?
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Which of the following subject matters Articles Related to Supreme Court is correctly stated with their respective Article no.?  133. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in certain cases 132. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in regard to civil matters 134 A. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters 134 . Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court
Consider the following:
1. Supreme Court's power to issue writs is narrower than that of High Courts
2. A citizen is free to approach High Court or Supreme Court as he chooses, whenever his fundamental rights are violated
3. The law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts throughout India
The constitution of India has made which of the following provisions to safeguard and ensure the independence and impartial functioning of the Supreme court? 1. The salaries, allowances, privileges, leave and pension of the judges of the Supreme Court cannot be changed to their disadvantage after their appointment even during a financial emergency. 2. The retired judges of the Supreme Court are prohibited from pleading or acting in any Court or before any authority within the territory of India. 3. The Parliament is not authorised to curtail the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court. 4. The judges of the Supreme Court are provided with the Security of Tenure. Select the correct answer using the correct code given below:
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