What is a writ petition?
A writ petition is a formal request filed with a High Court or the Supreme Court under Article 226 or Article 32 of the Constitution of India respectively. The purpose of a writ petition is to seek remedy or relief in case of violation of fundamental rights or breach of statutory provisions. It is an extraordinary recourse available to an aggrieved party when the usual judicial and administrative options are not effective. A writ petition can be filed against the governmentits agencies or public officials requesting them to perform their duties or challenging their unconstitutional actions. The High Court or Supreme Court can issue writs after examining the legality of the issue.