UPSC Prelims 2024 · Question 23 of 97
UPSC Prelims 2024 question on Writ of Prohibition
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2024
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectPolity
- TopicHigher Judiciary (SC and HC)
- DifficultyMedium
- TypeDirect
A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:
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Answer: C. the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
A writ of prohibition is issued by a Court to prohibit the lower courts, tribunals and other quasi-judicial authorities from doing something beyond their authority. It is issued to direct inactivity and thus differs from mandamus which directs activity.
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.
Therefore, it is issued to the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
Hence option (c) is the correct answer.