Indian Polity · Indian Constitution
The writ of Prohibition is issued by a higher court to:
- 1Prohibit a lower court from proceeding in a case where it lacks jurisdiction.✓
- 2Direct a public official to perform a public duty.
- 3Enquire into the legality of the detention of a person.
- 4Secure the release of a person unlawfully detained.
Correct answer
Prohibit a lower court from proceeding in a case where it lacks jurisdiction.
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