Which of the following conditions is/are necessary for the issue of a writ of certiorari in India? 1. There should be a tribunal or an officer, having legal authority to determine questions affecting rights of subjects and having a duty to act judicially.

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Q: 59 (CDS-I/2023)
Which of the following conditions is/are
necessary for the issue of a writ of
certiorari in India?
1. There should be a tribunal or an
officer, having legal authority to
determine questions affecting
rights of subjects and having a duty
to act judicially.
2. Such tribunal or officer has acted
without jurisdiction.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-I

A writ of certiorari is issued by a higher court to a lower one, directing it to transfer the record of proceedings in a case for review. This is applicable when a tribunal or officer with judicial powers acts beyond their jurisdiction. Both these conditions are necessary.