Can a High Court issue directions, orders or writs to any Government within its jurisdiction?
Yes, a High Court can issue directions, orders or writs to any Government within its jurisdiction. The context states that every High Court shall have power, throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction, to issue to any person or authority, including in appropriate cases, any Government, within those territories directions, orders or writs, for the enforcement of rights conferred by Part III and for any other purpose.