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Writ

Writ

by Md.Naimul Islam (213-26-412) -
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Writ means written document by which one is summoned to do or refrain from doing something.

Classification of writ: 

1. Habeas corpus

2. Certiorari

3. Prohibition

4. Mandamus

5. Quo-warranto


According to Article 102(2)(a)

Any aggrieved person can file the following writ at High Court Division -

i) Prohibition, Mandamus

ii) Certiorari

According to Article 102(2)(b)

Any person can file the following writ at High court Division

i) Habeus Corpus

ii) Quo

It is worth mentioning here that the prior condition to file a writ is when a fundamental right is violated provided under Article 26-47 of the constitution and no other efficacious remedy is available in the lower court.