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Indian Polity & Constitution · Question 51 of 75

Question 51

MediumOriginal question

Which writ does a higher court issue to quash an order that a lower court or tribunal has already passed without jurisdiction?

Options for question 51

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Explanation

  1. Certiorari means 'to be certified'; the higher court calls up the record of the case and quashes the order.

  2. Prohibition is issued earlier, while the case is still pending, to stop the lower court from going on. Certiorari corrects; prohibition prevents.

Concept
The writ of certiorari
Typical time
50 s
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The rule this testsThe courts, judicial review and the writs
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