Explanation: The Indian Constitution empowers the Supreme Court (under Article 32) and High Courts (under Article 226) to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and other legal purposes.

1. Habeas Corpus – It means “You may have the body.” It is issued to protect an individual’s right to liberty and to challenge unlawful detention or imprisonment.
2. Certiorari – It means “To be certified.” It is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to transfer a case for review or to quash an order passed without jurisdiction or in violation of the law.
3. Quo Warranto – It means “By what authority.” It is issued to challenge the legality of a person’s claim to a public office and prevent unauthorized persons from holding public positions.
4. Mandamus – It means “We command.” It is issued to direct a public official, body, or lower court to perform a duty that they are legally obligated to perform but have failed to do so.
5. Prohibition: It means to “prohibit” or “forbid.” It is to stop a lower court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting outside its authority.