A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :
A
a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
B
the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
C
the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
Correct answer
D
the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.
Explanation
A writ of prohibition is issued by the Supreme Court or a High Court to a lower court or tribunal, stopping it from continuing proceedings in a case that exceeds its jurisdiction. It lies only against judicial and quasi-judicial bodies, not against government officers, legislatures or the executive.
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