Indian Polity • JudiciaryHard
Which of the following Latin maxims relates to the writ of 'Certiorari', issued by a higher court to an inferior court or tribunal?
A. To have the body of
B. We command
C. To be certified✓ Correct Answer
D. By what authority
💡 Solution & Explanation
The writ of Certiorari literally translates from Latin as to be certified or to be informed. It is issued by a higher court to an inferior court or tribunal to transfer a record of proceedings for review, usually to quash an order passed without jurisdiction or in excess of jurisdiction. Habeas corpus translates to to have the body of, Mandamus means we command, and Quo-warranto means by what authority or warrant.
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