Anything that is issued under an authority is a writ. Orders, warrants, directions etc. issued under authority are examples of writs. There are five major types of writs viz. habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari. Each of them has different meaning and different implications.
In India, both Supreme Court and High Court have been empowered with Writ Jurisdiction. Further, Parliament by law can extend power to issue writs to any other courts (including local courts) for local limits of jurisdiction of such courts.
The Members of Gram Panchayats, Panch of Gram Kutchahry, Members of Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad are elected directly by the electorates of the respective territorial constituencies through universal adult franchise.
Part XX of the constitution of India covered by article 368 mentions Amendments of the constitution.
Temporary, Transitional and Special provisions has been covered in articles 369-392, mentioned in Part XXI.
Elections is mentioned in Part XV and covered in Articles 324-329A.
Part XVII covered by articles 343-351 mentions Official Language.
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