Article 139 of CoI : Article 139: Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writs.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a resident of Delhi, is detained by the police without any formal charges or trial. His family believes that his detention is illegal and violates his fundamental rights. They approach the Supreme Court under Article 139, seeking a writ of habeas corpus. The Supreme Court, empowered by Article 139, issues a writ of habeas corpus, directing the police to produce Ravi before the court and justify his detention. If the police fail to provide a valid reason, Ravi must be released immediately.

Example 2:

A public interest group discovers that a government official, Mr. Sharma, is holding a public office without the necessary qualifications required by law. They file a petition in the Supreme Court under Article 139, requesting a writ of quo warranto. The Supreme Court, using its powers under Article 139, issues a writ of quo warranto, asking Mr. Sharma to show by what authority he holds the...

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