Question
Under this writ, court orders a lower court or another authority to transfer a matter pending before it to the higher authority or court. It is called ______.
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Certiorari
Understanding Writs: Transferring Court Matters
The question describes a specific type of writ. This writ is issued by a higher court or authority to a lower court or tribunal, ordering it to transfer a pending case or matter to the higher body for review or decision.
Identifying the Correct Writ
Let's analyze the given options to find the writ that matches this description:
- Habeas Corpus: This writ challenges unlawful detention, ordering the production of a person before the court.
- Mandamus: This writ compels a public official or lower court to perform a mandatory duty.
- Prohibition: This writ forbids a lower court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction; it stops an action.
- Certiorari: This writ is used by a superior court to call up records from a lower court or tribunal for review. It effectively transfers the matter for examination and correction of errors.
The description perfectly matches the function of the writ of Certiorari, which orders the transfer of a pending matter to a higher authority or court for review.
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