Which among the following correctly describes the writ of Certiorari ........

Indian Polity Judiciary

Which among the following correctly describes the writ of Certiorari?

The court orders a lower court or another authority to transfer a matter pending before it to the higher authority or court.

The higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) orders a lower court as when a case goes beyond its jurisdiction.

The court finds that a particular office holder is not doing legal duty and thereby is infringing on the right of an individual.

The court orders that the arrested person should be presented before it.

The courts can issue various special orders known as writs.

Habeas corpus:A writ of habeas corpus means that the court orders that the arrested person should be presented before it. It can also order to set free an arrested person if the manner or grounds of arrest are not lawful or satisfactory.
Mandamus:This writ is issued when the court finds that a particular office holder is not doing legal duty and thereby is infringing on the right of an individual.
Prohibition:This writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.
Quo Warranto:If the court finds that a person is holding office but is not entitled to hold that office, it issues thewrit of quo warranto and restricts that person from acting as an office holder.
Certiorari:Under this writ, the court orders a lower court or another authority to transfer a matter pending before it to the higher authority or court.