Under which of the following Writs can the Supreme Court and the High Courts call for the record of a case from a lower court or semi-judicial body on an allegation of an excess of jurisdiction?
Certiorari
The writ of Certiorari is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal, directing them to send the record of a case for review. This is used when a lower court has exceeded its jurisdiction or made an error in judgment.
Important Questions from Polity
As of July 2025, how many Indian States have a bicameral legislature (i.e. both, a Legislative Assembly and a Legislative Council)?
In Indian State governments, to whom is the State Council of Ministers collectively responsible?
- Hema Malini, who was appointed Member of Committee on the Empowerment of Women in April 2025, represents which parliamentary constituency?
- Which of these Union Territories has a legislative assembly and council of ministers?
Model Code of Conduct was first introduced in Kerala ahead of the state Assembly election in ______.
