What powers do High Courts have under Article 226 to issue writs?
Under Article 226, every High Court has the power to issue directions, orders or writs, including writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari, to any person or authority within its territorial jurisdiction for the enforcement of any rights conferred by Part III of the Constitution and for any other purpose. This power can also be exercised by any High Court in relation to territories where the cause of action, wholly or in part, arises for the exercise of such power, even if the seat of the Government, authority, or residence of the person is not within those territories.