Writs

Writs are formal legal orders issued by a court to direct an individual, organization, or government authority to perform or refrain from a specific action. In many legal systems, writs are used to protect constitutional rights, ensure proper legal procedures, or provide remedies in cases of unlawful action. Common types of writs include habeas corpus (challenging unlawful detention), mandamus (ordering an action), certiorari (reviewing lower court decisions), prohibition (preventing lower courts from acting beyond jurisdiction), and quo warranto (challenging someone's right to hold office). The nature of writs is to provide swift and effective relief in legal matters requiring immediate intervention.