The writ of Prohibition is issued by a superior court
to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction oracting contrary to the rules of natural justice
Incorrect Answerto an inferior court or body exercising judicial or quasijudicial functions to transfer the record to proceedings in a case for its review
Incorrect Answerwhere it can call upon a person to show under what authority he/she is holding the office
Correct Answerto an authority to produce an illegally detained person before the court for trial
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
where it can call upon a person to show under what authority he/she is holding the office
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. Proceeds to act in contravention of fundamental rights.
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By: Parvesh Mehta