Which writ is issued for quashing the wrongful order of a lower court?

Habeas corpus.

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Quo warranto.

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Mandamus.

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Certiorari.

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Solution

The correct option is D Certiorari.
The term Certiorari comes form a latin word which means to certify. It is a writ which is exercised by higher court to review the orders or judgments of inferior court. But there are three essentials for a case to follow under the scope of Certiorari-
There should be a court,or tribunal which have exercised their legal authority.
They have passed an order without jurisdiction or in excess of their jurisdiction.
The order passed is against the principles of natural justice or an error of judgment.

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Which of the following is/are wrongly matched?

1. Habeas corpus – literally means ‘to have a body’

2. Mandamus – command a public authority to perform his public duty

3. Quo Warranto – issued to a lower court to stop proceeding in a case

4. Prohibition – issued to a lower court quashing a decision or order

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Q. Match the writs with their correct meanings.

1. Habeas Corpus	A. To command
2. Mandamus	B. By what warrant
3. Certiorari	C. You may have the body
4. Quo Warranto	D. To inform

14. Consider the following statements,

1] Under Article 32 of the constitution of Supreme Court can issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights.

2] These writs are in the nature of Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition,Certiorari, and Quo Warranto.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

Q. Your friend from Kenya has asked you to explain the following terms and their implication in the working of the courts in your county. Write notes to him about these terms:
(a) Habeas Corpus;
(b) Mandamus;
(c) Prohibition;
(d) Certiorari;
(e) Quo-Warranto.

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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