CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Supreme Court asked the government to treat a writ petition, for setting up expert panels to improve India’s performance in the Rule of Law Index, as a “representation” and to decide further action within 6 months’ time.

Detailed explanation-2: -A writ Caveat petition may be filed before any High Court, in whole or in part, whose jurisdiction the cause of action arises, in accordance with Article 226. Whether or not the authority the writ petition is filed against is located within the territory is irrelevant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Under Article 32 of the Constitution of India any person can file a Writ Petition in the Supreme Court of India seeking to protect his/her fundamental rights, guaranteed by the Constitution of India. Any person can directly approach the Supreme Court of India only in the above mentioned situation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Otherwise, the regular procedure is: Admission, Service of notice on parties, filing of counter-affidavit, arguments and final disposal. The time frame varies between high court to high court. normaly it has only two stages one is admission and second is final hearing.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Supreme Court has the power to issue directions or orders or writs, including writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto, whichever may be appropriate for the enforcement of any right conferred by this part. It is an important part of the constitution.