Question

Under this writ, court orders a lower court or another authority to transfer a matter pending before it to the higher authority or court. It is called

• A. Habeas Corpus
• B. Mandamus
• C. Prohibition
• D. Certiorari

Hint:

Easy Memory Trick:
• Prohibition = Prevent proceedings
• Certiorari = Transfer and review case

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept:
Writs are special constitutional remedies issued by higher courts to protect rights and ensure justice.
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Step 1:
Certiorari is a writ issued by a higher court directing a lower court to transfer records of a case for review.
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Step 2:
It is used when a lower court acts beyond its jurisdiction or commits an error of law.
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Step 3:

• Habeas Corpus $\rightarrow$ Produce detained person before court
• Mandamus $\rightarrow$ Command public authority to perform duty
• Prohibition $\rightarrow$ Stop lower court proceedings
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Step 4:
Since the question mentions transferring a matter to a higher court, the correct writ is: \[ \text{Certiorari} \] \[ \boxed{\text{(4) Certiorari}} \]