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Issue of writs is modeled on ________________.
  1. Swiss Constitution.
  2. American Constitution.
  3. English Constitution.
  4. Irish Constitution.

A
Swiss Constitution.
B
Irish Constitution.
C
American Constitution.
D
English Constitution.
Solution
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Indian constitution has adopted the concept of prerogative writs from English common law. Writs was first used to describe a written command of the King. Whereas, these writs are now available to a person aggrieved by the decision of the inferior courts or administrative body in England.

Hence, C is the correct option.

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