Part V · CHAPTER IV.—THE UNION JUDICIARY
Article 139 Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writs.
In force
This article lets Parliament expand the Supreme Court's writ powers. Parliament may by law confer power to issue directions, orders, or writs. The writs include habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari. This can serve purposes beyond the fundamental rights jurisdiction of article 32.
- Parliament may by law confer on the Supreme Court power to issue directions, orders or writs, including writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari, or any of them, for any purposes other than those mentioned in clause (2) of article 32.
What it means
Plain words summary of the article above. Not legal advice.
This article lets Parliament expand the Supreme Court's writ powers. Parliament may by law confer power to issue directions, orders, or writs. The writs include habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari. This can serve purposes beyond the fundamental rights jurisdiction of article 32.