The writ of prohibition is not available against __________.
A
Administrative authorities
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B
Legislative bodies
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C
Private individuals or bodies
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D
All of these
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Solution
The correct option is D All of these The Writ of Prohibition is a Judicial order issued by the higher court to an inferior Court or quasi-judicial body forbidding the latter to continue proceedings therein in excess of its jurisdiction. It can be issued only against a judicial and quasi-judicial body and not against a legislative or administrative body. The High Court and Supreme Court can issue the Writ of Prohibition.