This writ is issued to an inferior court or tribunal on ground of exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice.
Which of the following is the correct option in relation to the above statement?
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Certiorari
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Mandamus
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Quo warranto
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Habeas corpus
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None of the above
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Correct answer
Explanation
Writ of certiorari is issued by a higher court to a lower court when the superior court believes that either the inferior court had no jurisdiction or committed an error of law or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice. Thus, it is the correct answer.