Which writ is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to prevent it from exceeding its jurisdiction?

💡 Solution & Explanation

The writ of prohibition is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to prevent them from exceeding their jurisdiction or usurping a jurisdiction they do not legally possess. Unlike mandamus, which commands the performance of a public duty, prohibition is specifically preventive against judicial and quasi-judicial bodies. High courts and the Supreme Court issue these writs under Articles 226 and 32 respectively.