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A ______ is a formal document containing an order of the court to the Government issued only by the High Court or the Supreme Court of India.

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SSC GD 2018 Question Paper Hindi (09-Mar-2019) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

Writ

Understanding Court Orders: The Writ

The question asks to identify a formal document, issued exclusively by India's High Court or Supreme Court, that contains an order directed towards the Government.

Let's analyze the options:

  • Summon: An order requiring a person to appear in court. It's not specifically an order to the Government.
  • Claim: A demand or assertion of a right, typically made in a legal context but not a court order itself.
  • Covenant: A formal agreement or promise, usually between parties, not a court order directed at the government.
  • Writ: A formal written order issued by a body with administrative or judicial jurisdiction (like the High Court or Supreme Court) commanding someone (including government bodies) to do or refrain from doing something. This precisely matches the definition required.

Therefore, a Writ is the correct term for such a formal court order.

Key Takeaway

A Writ is a crucial legal instrument used by the higher judiciary in India (High Court and Supreme Court) to ensure governmental authorities act according to law or cease illegal actions.

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