Which of the following writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2: Prohibition
Prohibition Order -
A prohibition order is a type of constitutional writ issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to a subordinate court or judicial body.
Its purpose is to prevent a lower court from hearing a case in which it is acting beyond its jurisdiction.
Thus, this writ plays an important role in the judicial system in maintaining the limits of jurisdiction and ensuring the legitimacy of the judicial process.
Hence, the correct answer is Prohibition Order.