UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Judiciary Question Bank Judiciary

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    The writ of certiorari is issued by a superior court to

    A) an inferior court to stop further proceedings in a particular case

    B) an inferior court to transfer the record of proceedings in a case for review

    C) an officer to show his/her right to hold a particular office

    D) a public authority to produce a person detained by it before the court within 24 hours

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Literally 'certiorary' means 'to be certified'. It can be issued by the Supreme Court or the High Court for quashing the order already passed by an inferior court, tribunal or quasi-judicial authority.


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