Power to issue writs enables enforcement of fundamental rights and other reliefs, with territorial and interim safeguards. High Courts possess power to issue writs, orders and directions throughout their territorial jurisdiction to any person or authority, including governments, for enforcement of rights under Part III and for other purposes, including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari; this power covers causes of action arising within the High Court's territories even if the government or person concerned is located outside those territories, and interim orders made without furnishing petition copies or hearing the affected party are subject to expedited vacation procedures, without derogating from the Supreme Court's writ jurisdiction.
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Power to issue writs enables enforcement of fundamental rights and other reliefs, with territorial and interim safeguards.
High Courts possess power to issue writs, orders and directions throughout their territorial jurisdiction to any person or authority, including governments, for enforcement of rights under Part III and for other purposes, including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari; this power covers causes of action arising within the High Court's territories even if the government or person concerned is located outside those territories, and interim orders made without furnishing petition copies or hearing the affected party are subject to expedited vacation procedures, without derogating from the Supreme Court's writ jurisdiction.
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