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A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:

UPSC · 2024 · Polity
Question:
A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:

Options

a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.
Answer: the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.

Explanation:
A Writ of Prohibition is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to prevent it from exceeding its jurisdiction or continuing proceedings that are beyond its authority.

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