UPSC Prelims

2024

Paper-I

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Judiciary

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UPSC Prelims 2024 Paper-I 📅 16 Jun, 2024

A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :

A

a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.

B

the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.

C

the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.

D

the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.

Result Summary

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UPSC Prelims

2024 • 16 Jun, 2024 • Paper-I

A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :

Correct Answer

the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.

Polity: Judiciary.Context: Writs.Details: A writ of Prohibition ('to forbid') is issued by a higher court (Supreme Court or High Court) to a lower court or quas......

💡 Analysis & Explanation

Polity ▼

Judiciary.

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Writs.

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A writ of Prohibition ('to forbid') is issued by a higher court (Supreme Court or High Court) to a lower court or quasi-judicial body to prevent it from exceeding its jurisdiction or usurping a jurisdiction that it does not possess. Thus, it prohibits the continuation of proceedings in a case.