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Constitutional & Writ Lawyer — Delhi High Court & Supreme Court

Quick answer: When a fundamental right is violated, you can file a writ petition in the Supreme Court under Article 32, or in the High Court under Article 226, which can also enforce other legal rights. The writs are habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto. Against a final High Court judgment, the usual remedy is a Special Leave Petition under Article 136, normally filed within 90 days.

When a government authority or public body acts illegally, arbitrarily or in breach of fundamental rights, the Constitution provides a direct remedy: a writ petition before the High Court under Article 226, or before the Supreme Court under Article 32. Law Chambers of Mridul Jindal drafts and argues writ petitions, public interest litigation, contempt petitions and transfer petitions before the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India.

Common matters include challenges to government orders and inaction, service disputes of PSU and bank employees, education and licensing disputes, habeas corpus, and enforcement of court orders. Choosing the correct court is critical — see our writ petition guide for how jurisdiction works for clients in Delhi, Ghaziabad and Noida.

Where a High Court decision goes against you, we prepare and argue Special Leave Petitions under Article 136 before the Supreme Court of India.

Contempt Petitions

Quick answer: Wilful disobedience of a court judgment, order or undertaking is civil contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. A contempt petition must generally be filed within one year of the contempt (Section 20). The punishment can be simple imprisonment of up to six months, a fine of up to Rs 2,000, or both (Section 12), and the contemnor can be discharged on a genuine apology.

We file and defend contempt petitions before the High Courts and the Supreme Court, usually to secure compliance with orders by authorities or private parties.

Frequently Asked Questions

A writ petition is a request to a High Court or the Supreme Court to enforce a fundamental right or to direct a public authority to act, or refrain from acting, in a particular way. It can be filed when there is a violation of fundamental rights or where a statutory or public duty has not been performed.

Both the High Courts, under Article 226 of the Constitution, and the Supreme Court, under Article 32, have the power to issue writs. A petition is generally filed in the High Court having territorial jurisdiction over the cause of action, unless the matter is taken directly to the Supreme Court.

Habeas corpus is used to secure the release of a person who has been illegally detained. Mandamus directs a public authority to perform a legal duty it has failed to carry out. Both are among the five writs a constitutional court can issue.

Yes, a government order or administrative action can be challenged through a writ petition if it is arbitrary, violates fundamental rights, or exceeds the authority's legal powers, subject to the court's discretion on whether to entertain the petition.

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