What are the different types of writs?
There are five main types of writs under the Constitution of India that a petitioner can request the High Court or Supreme Court to issue through a writ petition. The first is a Habeas Corpus writ used to produce a person who is illegally detained before the court. The second writ is Mandamus which compels government agencies to perform statutory duties. Third is Prohibition which prohibits unlawful activities by public bodies. The fourth type is Quo Warranto applied to prevent public offices from misuse of power. LastlyCertiorari is used to quash arbitrary orders or judgments and direct certification of records.