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What is the primary purpose of the writ of 'Certiorari'?
A. To produce the body of an illegally detained person
B. To direct a public official to perform a mandatory public duty
C. To quash an order already passed by an inferior court or tribunal✓ Correct Answer
D. To prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction while a proceeding is ongoing
💡 Solution & Explanation
The writ of Certiorari means 'to be certified' or 'to be informed'. It is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to either transfer a pending case or to quash an order already passed by them on grounds of excess of jurisdiction or error of law.
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