Writ Remedies: Remediable Rights under Public Law

This classic work on writ remedies is arranged thematically for ease of reference. It contains dedicated chapters on each of the writs available under the Constitution of India, viz, Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Quo Warranto, Certiorari, and Prohibition.

The book consists two parts.

• Part I of the work comprises 19 chapters, which include a general introduction explaining concepts like judicial control and administrative action. The other chapters deal with the scope of Articles 32 and 226 of the Constitution; against whom Writ lies; Locus Standi; alternative remedy; delay, acquiescence and estoppel; suppression of material facts; Public Law and Private Law; Mandamus; Certiorari; Prohibition; Quo-Warranto; Habeas Corpus; grounds of judicial review; intensity of judicial review; judicial review of cases; Judicial Activism; Public Interest Litigation and the rights we have.
• Part-II consists of Guidelines for drafting Writ Petitions- Check List and Model Petitions.

Key Features:

• Provides clarity on complex legal issues relating to judicial review, writ jurisdiction, judicial activism, and public interest litigation
• Covers the position of law in India and other foreign jurisdictions, including the UK and the USA
• Includes important decisions of the Supreme Court of India
• Invaluable reference work for constitutional lawyers, judges, judicial academies, professors and students of constitutional law

Part I
Chapter 1.    General Introduction
Chapter 2.    Scope of Articles 32 and 226 of the Constitution
Chapter 3.    Against Whom Writ Lies
Chapter 4.    Locus Standi
Chapter 5.    Alternative Remedy
Chapter 6.    Delay, Acquiescence and Estoppel
Chapter 7.    Suppression of Material Facts
Chapter 8.    Public Law and Private Law
Chapter 9.    Mandamus
Chapter 10.  Certiorari   
Chapter 11.  Prohibition
Chapter 12.  Quo-Warranto
Chapter 13.  Habeas Corpus
Chapter 14.  Grounds of Judicial Review
Chapter 15.  Intensity of Judicial Review
Chapter 16.  Judicial Review of Cases
Chapter 17.  Judicial Activism
Chapter 18.  Public Interest Litigation
Chapter 19.  What Rights Do We Have
Part II - Guidelines for Drafting Writ Petitions- Checklist & Model Petitions
Checklist
Model Petition for All Cases
Format Relating to Habeas Corpus
Service Matter
Tax Matter
Excise Duty Case
Petition in Public Interest Litigation
Part III - Appendices