Question

Which writ is issued by the court to quash the wrongful order of a lower court

• A. Mandamus
• B. Quo Warranto
• C. Prohibition
• D. Certiorari

Hint:

Certiorari is corrective, Prohibition is preventive.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Writs overview.
- Mandamus: Command to perform duty.
- Quo Warranto: Challenges legality of office.
- Prohibition: Prevents lower court from exceeding jurisdiction.
- Certiorari: Quashes wrongful orders of inferior courts.

Step 2: Application.
When a lower court passes a wrongful order, higher court issues Certiorari to quash it.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Correct answer is (D).