UPSC CSE 2024 · Indian-polity · Previous Year QuestionA Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:
- (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.Correct answer
- (d) the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.
Answer: (c)