There are 5writs 1. Habeas corpus -an unlawfully detained person may be produced

There are 5writs 1. Habeas corpus -an unlawfully detained person may be produced before the court. 2. Mandamus is issued when a public servant has failed to perform a duty. 3. Prohibition means to prohibit forbid. 4. Quo warranto is issued to restrain a person from acting in a public office to which she/he is not entitle. 5. Certiorari if a superior court wants some additional information information from a lower court to this writ may be issued.