A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:
- a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
- the parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
- the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
- the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- Writ of Prohibition (“To forbid”): Issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to prevent the latter from exceeding its jurisdiction or usurping a jurisdiction it does not possess. While the writ of ‘Mandamus’ directs activity, the writ of ‘Prohibition’ directs inactivity.
- Against whom: Issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial bodies and cannot be issued against administrative authorities, legislative bodies, or private entities.
