In which courts can a writ petition be filed?
In Indiaa writ petition can be filed either with the High Court of the state where the cause of action arises or directly with the Supreme Court. Each High Court holds writ jurisdiction over government agencies and officials located within its territorial jurisdiction. State-specific issues are first heard by respective High Court. The Supreme Court has concurrent original jurisdiction all over India. When substantial national public importance questions are involvedwrit petitions can be directly filed with the Supreme Court.