Law of Writs - Jurisdiction and its Efficacy

This book is an attempt to analyse the broad concept of Writ jurisdiction as envisaged under Aarticles 32 and 226 of the Constitution of India. To be more sepcific, it examines the efficacy of Writ jurisdiction being exercised by the High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution.

The subject-matter has been divided into two broad parts. The first part of the book contains an analysis of the broad contours of the Writ jurisdiction including various aspects attached to it. The second part deals with the efficacy of Writ jurisdiction. It is based on a research study conducted by the author while pursuing his Ph.D Degree from the Punjab University, Chandigarh. The broad conclusions were reached at during the study after a random survey of about one thousand judgments delivered by Punjab & Haryana High Court in admitted civil Writ petitions. An attempt has been made to identify and highlight the major trends appearing in the exercise of Writ jurisdiction at the level of the High Court and various factors affecting the efficacy of Writ jurisdiction have been substantiated with a selective case study to fortify the same. Although the study pertains to a particular High Court, it tends to indicate a general trend. It is followed by some remedial measures suggested at the conclusion of this piece of work.

It is hoped that the issues highlighted herein would render some service to all who are concerned with the adjudication of justice through Writ jurisdiction in any way.