GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Article 226 of the Constitution empowers a high court to issue writs such as habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto. The writ jurisdiction of the high court is concurrent with the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under Article 226, a writ petition can be filed before any High Court within whose jurisdiction the cause of action arises, either wholly or in part. It is immaterial if the authority against whom the writ petition is filed is within the territory or not.

Detailed explanation-3: -In a notable judgment explaining the concept of ‘cause of action’ under Article 226(2) of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court held that only those facts, which are relevant to the grant of the relief, will give rise to ‘cause of action’.

Detailed explanation-4: -A person whose right is infringed by an arbitrary administrative action may approach the Court for appropriate remedy. The Constitution of India, under Articles 32 and 226 confers writ jurisdiction on Supreme Court and High Courts, respectively for enforcement/protection of fundamental rights of an Individual.

Detailed explanation-5: -The power to issue prerogative writs under Article 226 is plenary in nature. Any limitation on the exercise of such power must be traceable in the Constitution itself. Profitable reference in this regard may be made to Article 329 and ordainments of other similarly worded articles in the Constitution.