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
Which of the following is NOT the qualification for the appointment of judges of supreme court?
In which of the following cases did the Supreme court of India give a ruling that, 'in case of any conflict between the fundamental rights and the directive principles, the former would prevail'?
Subordinate courts are supervised by ____________
The Supreme Court of India comprises the Chief Justice and not more than ________ other Judges appointed by the President of India.
In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court direct that, 'the Parliament cannot take away or abridge any of the fundamental rights for the Implementation of Directive Principles'?
Important Questions from Judiciary
Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
If a question arises about the age of a Judge of a High Court, who will decide about this matter?
How Supreme Court protects the Supremacy of the Constitution ?
i. By due process of law
ii. By procedure established by law
In the context of judicial Review what is a duty of Supreme Court:
In a federal system why a Judiciary is essential ?
a. To enterprete the Constitution
b. To protect the Fundamental Rights
c. To protect the Supremacy of the Constitution
d. To protect Democratic system
e. To settle disputes between centre and states
f. To protect parliamentary system
