The writ of Prohibition can be issued only against _________.

Judicial

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Quasi-judicial authorities

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Administrative authorities

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Only A and B

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Solution

The correct option is D Only A and B
The writ of prohibition is issued by any High Court or the Supreme Court to any inferior court, or quasi judicial body prohibiting the latter from continuing the proceedings in a particular case, where it has no jurisdiction to try. A writ of prohibition, also known as a ‘stay order’. It can be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities.

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79. Which of the statements given above is/are correct with reference to writs issued by the Supreme Court and High Courts in India?

1. The writ of Habeas Corpus can be issued against public authorities only.

2. The writ of Mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual or body.

3. The writ of Prohibition can be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities.

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Q. The writ of prohibition issued by the Supreme Court or a High Court is issued against ______________.

Q.  With reference to the Prohibition writ, consider the following statements

1. The writ can be filed only against judicial and quasi judicial bodies.
2. This writ applies only when the verdict of the case is pending.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. The writ of Mandamus cannot be issued against the President of India or the State Governors; and against the Chief Justice of a High Court acting in the judicial capacity.

The courts can issue various writs to enforce rights. Consider the following statements:
1. The writ of Prohibition is issued by a higher court or Supreme Court when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.
2. The writ of Quo Warranto can be issued if the court finds that a person is holding office but is not entitled to hold that office.
3. Under the writ of Certiorari, the court can order a lower court or another authority to transfer a matter pending before it to the higher authority or court.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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