Consider the following sentences about writ jurisdiction in India.
1. The writ jurisdiction is a form of original jurisdiction and not appellate jurisdiction.
2. It can be issued either by High Courts or the Supreme Court.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: Writ jurisdiction is original jurisdiction because an aggrieved person can approach the court directly for the enforcement of their rights rather than through an appeal.
• Statement 2 is correct: Both the Supreme Court (under Article 32) and High Courts (under Article 226) have the power to issue writs.
• There are five types of writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo-Warranto.

Information Booster:

• The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
• High Courts have a wider jurisdiction as they can issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights as well as for any other purpose (Legal Rights).

Additional Knowledge:

Only 1 (Option b)

• Incorrect because it ignores the constitutional power given to High Courts under Article 226.

So the correct answer is (a)