Writ of Prohibition
Question
A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:
Options
a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.
Explanation
A Writ of Prohibition is inherently a judicial writ. It is issued by a higher court (Supreme Court or High Court) to a lower court or tribunal to stop them from continuing proceedings in a case that exceeds their jurisdiction. It cannot be issued against administrative authorities, legislative bodies, or private individuals.
Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2024
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q83
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Judiciary & Legal Framework
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Constitution Art.32
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