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Which legal maxim describes the writ of 'Certiorari', issued by a higher court to a lower court?
A. To have the body of
B. To be certified / to be informed✓ Correct Answer
C. By what authority
D. We command
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Latin term certiorari translates literally to mean to be certified or to be informed, and it represents a prerogative writ issued by a superior court to quash an order of a subordinate body acting beyond its jurisdiction. Writs like habeas corpus translate to having the body, differing entirely in purpose and application. Constitutional remedies under Article 32 are a high-yield area for competitive exams.
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