A writ issued by a court to some inferior authority to transfer the matter to it for its proper consideration is called __________.

Certiorari

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Mandamus

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Quo Warranto

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Prohibition

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Solution

The correct option is B Certiorari
Literally, Certiorari means to be certified. The Writ of Certiorari is issued by the Supreme Court to some inferior court or tribunal to transfer the matter to it or to some other superior authority for proper consideration. The Writ of Certiorari can be issued by the Supreme Court or any High Court for quashing the order already passed by an inferior court.

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