The writ of Prohibition is issued by a superior court

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Q: 55 (CDS-II/2012)
The writ of ‘Prohibition’ is issued by a superior court

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Polity

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CDS-II

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The correct answer is option 1. The writ of `Prohibition` is indeed issued by a superior court to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting against the principles of natural justice. This means that if an inferior court or tribunal is going beyond its legal authority or not following fair procedures, the superior court can issue a writ of Prohibition to stop their actions. The purpose of this writ is to ensure that lower courts do not overstep their bounds or act unfairly.

Option 2 is incorrect because the writ of Prohibition is not used to transfer the record of proceedings to a superior court for review. That is the function of the writ of certiorari.

Option 3 is incorrect as well because the writ of Prohibition is not used to inquire about a person`s authority to hold office. That is the function of the writ of Quo Warranto.

Option 4 is also incorrect because the writ of Prohibition does not involve producing an illegally detained person before the court for trial. That is the function of the writ of Habeas Corpus.

Therefore, option 1 is the correct explanation for the writ of Prohibition.

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