WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which writ is issued to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mandamus
  2. Certiorari
  3. Quo Warranto
  4. Prohibition

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Prohibition

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Prohibition šŸ“š Explanation: The writ of Prohibition, which literally means "to forbid," is issued by a higher court to a lower court or quasi-judicial tribunal. It strictly prevents the lower court from exceeding its legal jurisdiction or usurping a jurisdiction that it does not possess. Unlike Mandamus, which directs activity, Prohibition strictly directs inactivity and is issued during pending proceedings.