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    Question

    The writ of prohibition may be issued, when there

    is
    A Any kind of contravention of the law of the land Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B An absence of jurisdiction or abuse of jurisdiction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Violation of principles of natural justice and fraud Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To transfer the matter to it or to some other superior authority for proper consideration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Writ of Prohibition: Writ of prohibition means to forbid or to stop and it is popularly known as 'Stay Order'. This Writ is issued when a lower court or a body tries to transgress the limits or powers vested in it. It is a Writ issued by a superior court to lower court or a tribunal forbidding it to perform an act outside its jurisdiction.

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