*A quick breakdown of the five types of writs*: 1. *Habeas Corpus* (“You shall have the body”) • *Purpose*: To protect personal freedom. • *Example*: If someone is detained unlawfully, this writ ensures they are brought before the court to justify the detention. 2. *Mandamus* (“We command”) • *Purpose*: To compel public officials to do their duty. • *Example*: If a government officer neglects their responsibilities, the court can direct them to act as required by law. 3. *Prohibition* (“Stay order”) • *Purpose*: To stop lower courts or tribunals from overstepping their jurisdiction. • *Example*: If a court starts hearing a case it isn’t authorized to handle, this writ stops it. 4. *Certiorari* (“To be certified”) • *Purpose*: To transfer a case from a lower court to a higher court for review. • *Example*: When there’s an error of law, the higher court takes over to ensure justice. 5. *Quo Warranto* (“By what authority”) • *Purpose*: To challenge someone’s right to hold a public office. • *Example*: If someone occupies a position without proper qualifications, this writ questions their authority. *These writs are vital for holding authorities accountable and safeguarding individual rights. They ensure that power is exercised within legal boundaries.* You can file a *Writ U/A 226 in High Court and U/A 32 in Supreme Court of the Constitution of India.*