A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:

Question

(a) a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
(b) the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
(c) the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
(d) the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The correct answer is (c) the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.

• A Writ of Prohibition is issued by a higher court (such as the Supreme Court or High Courts) to a lower court or tribunal to prevent it from exceeding its jurisdiction or from continuing proceedings in a case where it has no jurisdiction. This writ is issued when a lower court or tribunal acts beyond its powers, and the higher court orders it to stop the illegal or unlawful proceedings.