Explanation: There is also a difference between the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and that of the high court.

• The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights and not for other purposes.
• The high court, on the other hand, can issue writs not only for the enforcement of the fundamental rights but also for other purposes.
• It means that the writ jurisdiction of the high court is wider than that of the Supreme Court.
• The Supreme Court is empowered to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari for the enforcement of the fundamental rights of an aggrieved citizen.
• In this regard, the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in the sense that an aggrieved citizen can directly go to the Supreme Court, not necessarily by way of appeal.
• However, the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is not exclusive.

Source: Laxmikanth