Question

Name the Writs that the High Courts are empowered to issue. What is meant by the Advisory Jurisdiction of the High Court?

Answer 1

Hint: Under law, a formal written order is issued by an administrative or judicial authority such as the court in today's time. This formal written order is called a writ. The typical form of writs are prerequisites, subpoenas and probes a, although there are of numerous varieties.

Complete answer:
As per the Constitution of India, there are five types of writs. Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Quo Warranto and Prohibition are the famous writs which are a very efficient method in enhancing people's rights and compelling the authorities to meet the obligations required by law.

The High Court in India has the authority to issue directives, decisions, or a list of writs mentioned above, for the enforcement of fundamental rights and organization of administrative processes in the country and this has been mentioned under Article 266.

The High Courts have a consultative authority under certain acts. Hence, advisory jurisdiction of the High Court states that each High Court has supreme authority over the lesser courts in order to keep them on the straight and narrow road of administering impartial justice.

Note:
- The apex court in the state judicial system is the high court, followed by a system of subordinate courts. Almost every state has a high court, which is responsible for maintaining the state's peace and security.
- Under Article 143 of the Constitution of India, 1950 the President of India may obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court of India on any question or fact of law which may be of public importance and may need any advice from the Supreme Court. This process is also known as a Presidential Reference