Which among the following writs is issued to quash the order of a Court or Tribunal?
A
Mandamus
B
Prohibition
C
Quo Warranto
D
Certiorari
Correct Answer: Certiorari
A writ of certiorari is issued to quash the order passed by an inferior court or tribunal in excess of jurisdiction.
A writ of prohibition is issued to prevent an inferior court or tribunal to go ahead with the trial of a case in which it has assumed excess of jurisdiction.