Learn about the significance, scope, powers, and challenges of Article 226 , which empowers High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental and legal rights. Explore the landmark judgements and public interest litigation related to this provision. Article 226 grants power to High Courts to issue directions, orders or writs for the enforcement of rights conferred by Part III or any other purpose. It also provides for the procedure and time limit for vacation of interim orders made without notice or hearing. Union of India , [16] the Apex Court has held that the invested power on the high court in the matters of judicial review of legislative action by Article 226 is the cornerstone of the Indian constitution and the same cannot be ousted by the mean of constitutional amendments. ABSTRACT Enshrined under Part V of the Constitution of India , Article 226 provides the High Courts with the power to issue writs, including writs in the form of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, certiorari, or any of them, to any person or authority, including the government. Article 226 of the Indian Constitution gives High Courts the
