The writ of certiorari is issued by a higher court to an inferior court or tribunal commanding the latter to transfer the record of a case to the higher court for review, or to quash an order passed by the inferior court or tribunal in excess of jurisdiction or in violation of the principles of natural justice.
A writ issued by a court to some inferior authority to transfer the matter to it for its proper consideration is called
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- Which among the following writs is issued to quash the order of a Court or Tribunal?
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- Which one of the following is not the necessary condition for the issue of a writ of Quo Warranto?
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- When any official does not perform his duty, High Court/Supreme Court can issue which writ ?
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