The question (8 marks)
Write a note on the High Court's power of superintendence under Article 227 and the drafting of a petition under that Article. (8 marks)
MU Module IV, Article 227; pack ch. 04.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · Writ Petitions and Public Interest Litigation of Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing – I.
Authorities you will need
- Constitution of India, Article 227, clauses (1) to (4)
- State of Jharkhand v Surendra Kumar Srivastava
- Code of Civil Procedure 1908, Order XXXIX rules 1 and 2
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