The writ of prohibition can be issued against 1 Administrative authorities 2 Legislative bodies 3 Qu...........

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The writ of prohibition can be issued against

1. Administrative authorities

2. Legislative bodies

3. Quasi-judicial authorities

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1 only

1 and 3 only

3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Explanation:
The Supreme Court (under Article 32) and the high courts (under Article 226) can issue the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo-warranto. Prohibition literally means ‘to forbid’. It is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to prevent the latter from exceeding its jurisdiction or usurping a jurisdiction that it does not possess. Thus, unlike mandamus that directs activity, the prohibition directs inactivity. The writ of prohibition can be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities. It is not available against administrative authorities, legislative bodies, and private individuals or bodies.