Which of these is NOT one of the writs expressly named in Article 32(2) of the Constitution of India?
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Which of these is NOT one of the writs expressly named in Article 32(2) of the Constitution of India?
Quo Warranto
Certiorari
Prohibition
Interrogatory
Answer and explanation
Article 32(2) empowers the Supreme Court to issue directions, orders or writs, "including writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari". Interrogatories are not a writ; they are written questions served on a party in civil proceedings under Order XI of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.
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