Question

The ground of "error of law apparent on the face of the record" is connected with which of the writ?

• A. Quo-warranto
• B. Mandamus
• C. Habeas Corpus
• D. Certiorari

Hint:

Remember the primary function of each writ:
Certiorari: To Correct or Cancel a flawed decision.
Mandamus: To issue a Mandate to perform a duty.
Habeas Corpus: To "have the Corpse" (body) produced.
Quo Warranto: To ask "by what Warrant" you hold office.
An "error of law" is a flaw that requires correction, hence Certiorari.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The writ of Certiorari (meaning "to be certified") is issued by a superior court to a lower court or a quasi-judicial body to quash a decision that is legally flawed. One of the primary grounds for issuing Certiorari is an "error of law apparent on the face of the record." This means a legal mistake that is obvious and self-evident from a reading of the order or record, without the need for a detailed examination of evidence. The other writs have different purposes: Mandamus compels a duty, Habeas Corpus secures release from illegal detention, and Quo-warranto challenges the holding of a public office.