A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :
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Answer: C. A writ of prohibition is issued by the Supreme Court or a High Court to a lower court or tribunal, stopping it from continuing a case that is beyond its jurisdiction. It is issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial bodies, not against administrative authorities or legislatures.
Watch for: The word 'prohibition' suggests banning an official's action, but this writ only stops lower courts and tribunals.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because prohibition is not issued against executive officers.
- B. Wrong because it has nothing to do with alcohol prohibition laws.
- D. Wrong because it is not issued to the government to stop a policy.
Source to check: Constitution of India, Articles 32 and 226; NCERT Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 2 'Rights in the Indian Constitution'
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