A STUDY ON ENFORCEMENT OF WRIT AGAINST EXECUTIVE AUTHORITIES OF A STATE – WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO WRIT OF MANDAMUS

AUTHOR – RAHAMATHULLA A, STUDENT AT TAMILNADU DR AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY

BEST CITATION – RAHAMATHULLA A, A STUDY ON ENFORCEMENT OF WRIT AGAINST EXECUTIVE AUTHORITIES OF A STATE – WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO WRIT OF MANDAMUS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (3) OF 2024, PG. 599-606, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

INTRODUCTION

The judiciary in India plays an important role in  thedemocracy because it not only prevents government officials from misusing their powers but also safeguards the rights of citizens and protects the Indian Constitution. As a result of this, Indian Constitution envisions a powerful, independent, and well-organised judiciary.A writ petition is a formal written order issued by a judicial authority, such as Supreme Court and High CourtWrit petitions can be filed to protect Fundamental Rights. Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III of the Indian Constitution including the right to equality, right to life and liberty etc. Merely providing for Fundamental Rights is not sufficient. It is essential that these Fundamental Rights are protected and enforced as well.