Which writ is issued by a high court or supreme court when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction?
Prohibition
The writ of Prohibition is issued when a lower court exceeds its jurisdiction or acts outside its authority.
This writ prevents a lower court from taking up a case or proceeding in a matter beyond its jurisdiction.
Thus, the correct answer is Prohibition.
Similar Questions
The Supreme Court of India comprises the Chief Justice and not more than ________ other Judges appointed by the President of India.
Important Questions from Judiciary
The Judicial system in India contains a hierarchy of courts where ________ is the highest.
Which of the following is NOT in the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India?
The dispute between two states can be resolved by the Supreme Court of India under its:
In September 2021, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that the _______ of the temple is/are the owner/s of the land attached to it.
When was the Supreme Court of India established?
A. 1947
B. 1950
C. 1951
D. 1952
