1. Prohibition
  2. Precaution
  3. Mandamus
  4. Habeas Corpus
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Option 2 : Precaution

Option 2 is correct, i.e. Precaution

  • The Supreme Court and the High Courts can issue the writs.
  • Supreme Court under Article 32(2) and High Courts under Article 226 are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
  • There are five types of writs in the Indian Constitution –
    • Habeas Corpus.
    • Certiorari.
    • Quo-Warranto.
    • Mandamus.
    • Prohibition.​
  • Habeas Corpus: The writ is issued to produce a person who has been detained whether in prison or in private custody, before a court and to release him if such detention is found illegal.
  • Mandamus: This writ of command is issued by supreme or high court when any government, court, corporation or any public authority has to do a public duty but fails to do so.
  • Prohibition: and it is popularly known as'Stay Order'.Quo-Warranto: It is a writ issued with a view to restraining a person from holding a public office to which he is not entitled.
  • Certiorari: The writ of certiorari can be issued by the supreme or high court for quashing the order already passed by an inferior court, tribunal or quasi-judicial authority.
  • Quo-Warranto: The writ of quo-warranto can be issued by the supreme or high court for asking of by what authority or warrant. It is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of a claim of a person to a public office.
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