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Question
Name any two writs issued by the Supreme Court.
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Solution
Two writs issued by the Supreme Court are:
- Writ of Mandamus: The term 'Mandamus' means "we command" in Latin. The Writ aims to compel a lesser court or individual to fulfil their duties.
- Writ of Prohibition: A Writ of Prohibition is issued by the Superior, Supreme, or High Court to prevent a lesser court from exercising its legal powers.
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