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Direction in the Nature of a Writ
Prerogative Writs & Extraordinary Remedies
Definition
The constitutional power under Articles 32(2) and 226(1) empowering courts to issue directions, orders, or customized remedies that do not fall strictly within the historical molds of the five prerogative English writs.
Example
In Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan, the Supreme Court issued comprehensive nationwide binding guidelines to prevent sexual harassment of women at the workplace under its power to issue directions in the nature of writs.