Powers of the High Court

Q. What does Habeas Corpus mean?

1. Remove the Body
2. Preserve the Body
3. Produce the Body
4. Protect the Human

Q. How many types of writs can be found in the Constitution of India?

1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 3

Q. You are a lawyer, and your friend has been missing for a few days now. After enquiry, you suspect this could be a case of enmity over business feud. You explain about a writ which although not suited to the issue could work to bring your friend back. Which of the following writs can be helpful to the family?

1. Mandamus
2. Habeas Corpus
3. Quo Warranto
4. Prohibition

Q. Which of the following means "Produce the Body."?

1. Mandamus
2. Certiorari
3. Habeas Corpus
4. Quo Warranto

Q. The District Court has awarded death penalty to a convict, but the High Court is unsure if it has been granted on proper judicial grounds with enough evidence to support the decision. The High Court wants to issue a writ against the District Court. Which of the following is issued by the High Court in this case?

1. Mandamus
2. Prohibition
3. Certiorari
4. Quo Warranto

Q. The power of courts to issue writs is mentioned under of the Constitution of India.

1. Article 32
2. Article 35
3. Article 370

Q. Match the following.

1. To inform or show
2. "Produce the Body"
3. "We command"

Q. The Supreme Court has a wider jurisdiction than the High Courts in issuing writs.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following is issued by a higher court if it feels that a lower court is going beyond its jurisdiction?

1. Mandamus
2. Prohibition
3. Quo Warranto
4. Habeas Corpus

Q. How many writs are issued to enforce fundamental rights?

1. 2
2. 4
3. 5
4. 7