Consider the following statements with respect to the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo-warranto. :
1. Under Article 32, the Parliament can empower any other court than Supreme Court and the high courts to issue these writs.
2. Before 1950, only the High Courts of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras had the power to issue the writs.
3. These writs are borrowed from American law where they are known as ‘prerogative writs’.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
More than one of the above
5
None of the above