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ICSE Class 10 History & Civics Question 4 of 12

The Supreme Court — Question 7

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Question 7

What is meant by the term 'Writ'? Name any two writs issued by the Supreme Court.

Answer

A writ is an order from a judicial authority asking a person to perform some act or refrain from performing an act.

Two writs issued by the Supreme Court are-

  1. Writ of Prohibition
  2. Writ of Certiorari