The Supreme Court and High Courts have power to issue writs in the nature of habeas corpus, quo warranto, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition etc. under Arts. 32 and 226 respectively. Power to issue writs are primarily a provision made to make available the Right to Constitutional Remedies to every citizen. The right to constitutional remedies as we know is a guarantor of all other fundamental rights available to the people of India.

1. Matter relating to land/land requisition and acquisition proceedings etc.
2. Matters relating to educational institution including matters relating to such institution.
3. Matters concerning labour and industrial legislation.
4. Matters relating to Municipalities, Co-operative Societies and Panchayats.
5. Matters relating to service/labour including compassionate appointment, pension.
6. Matters relating to transport and communication.
7. Matters relating to Regulation of Industries and Essential Commodities and various Central Orders.
8. Residuary other matters including connection/disconnection of electricity.