WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which writ is issued to quash the order of a lower court or tribunal?

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

Answer options

  1. Mandamus
  2. Prohibition
  3. Certiorari
  4. Habeas Corpus

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Certiorari

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Certiorari šŸ“š Explanation: Certiorari is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal either to transfer a pending case to itself or to quash the order of the latter. It is issued on the grounds of excess of jurisdiction, lack of jurisdiction, or error of law. While Prohibition is preventive (issued during proceedings), Certiorari is both curative and preventive (issued after the order).