Question 51
MediumOriginal questionWhich writ does a higher court issue to quash an order that a lower court or tribunal has already passed without jurisdiction?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Certiorari means 'to be certified'; the higher court calls up the record of the case and quashes the order.
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 timeTypical
- 50 s
- Your timeYours
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