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    Question

    Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

    A Writ of Habeas Corpus : Available against private individual as well Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Writ of Quo Warranto : Available against subordinate courts only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Writ of Certiorari : Available against autonomous bodies only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Writ of Prohibition : Available against Public servants only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All are correctly matched Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Habeas Corpus : The Supreme Court or High Court can issue this writ against both private and public authorities. Writ of Prohibition can only be issued against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities. It can’t be issued against administrative authorities, legislative bodies and private individuals or bodies Pre-1991: The writ of Certiorari used to be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities and not against administrative authorities. Post-1991: The Supreme Court ruled that the certiorari can be issued even against administrative authorities affecting the rights of individuals It cannot be issued against legislative bodies and private individuals or bodies Quo-Warranto can be issued only when the substantive public office of a permanent character created by a statute or by the Constitution is involved. It can’t be issued against private or ministerial office.

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