2.12 Remedies in administrative law (mandamus, certiorari, prohibition, habeas corpus; injunction and declaration

Mandamus: Mandamus is a remedy used to compel a public authority or official to perform a duty that they are legally obligated to perform but have refused or neglected to do. It is a remedy seeking an order from a court or tribunal directing the public authority to take specific action.

Certiorari: Certiorari is a remedy used to quash or set aside a decision, order, or judgment made by an inferior tribunal or administrative body. It is typically sought on the grounds of an error of law or jurisdictional error. Certiorari is used when a decision needs to be reviewed and potentially invalidated.

Prohibition: Prohibition is a remedy used to prevent an inferior tribunal or administrative body from continuing with or proceeding with a particular action or decision. It is often sought when there is a belief that the tribunal or body is acting beyond its jurisdiction or in excess of its legal authority.

Habeas Corpus: Habeas corpus is a remedy used to challenge the unlawful detention or imprisonment of an individual. It allows a person who is detained or imprisoned to seek release from custody if they believe their detention is unlawful.

Injunction: An injunction is a court order that restrains a person or entity from taking a specific action or requires them to take a specific action. In administrative law, injunctions can be used to prevent government agencies from taking certain actions or to compel them to take actions to protect individual rights or interests.

Declaration: A declaration is a court judgment that states the legal rights and obligations of the parties involved. It does not provide specific remedies but clarifies the legal position of the parties. Declarations are often sought when there is uncertainty about the legal status of a particular matter.