(1) Notwithstanding anything in article 32 3*** every High Court shall have power, throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction, to issue to any person or authority, including in appropriate cases, any Government, within those territories directions, Jurisdiction of existing High Courts.
Article 226: Power of High Courts to issue certain writs
The Constitution of IndiaCentral Constitution · 1950
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Where this provision sits
| Act | The Constitution of India |
|---|---|
| Article | 226 |
| Marginal note | Power of High Courts to issue certain writs |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 41 |
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