Legal Writs Quiz
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What is the aim of the Habeus Corpus writ?

  • To inform a lower court of its jurisdictional error
  • To issue a command to a lower court
  • To forbid lower court proceedings
  • To protect against the unlawful detention of a person (correct)
  • What is the meaning of the Mandamus writ?

  • To be informed of what is going on
  • To forbid
  • To have the body brought
  • We order/ we command (correct)
  • When is the Writ of Certiorari typically issued?

  • To stop proceedings in a case beyond a court's jurisdiction
  • When a lower court conducted proceedings beyond its jurisdiction (correct)
  • To prevent illegal usurpation of a public office
  • To have the body brought
  • What is the meaning of Quo-Warranto?

    <p>By what order/ by what authority (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of the Writ of Prohibition?

    <p>To prevent lower court proceedings beyond its jurisdiction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Gram Panchayat in the Administrative category?

    <p>Construction, repair, and maintenance of village roads, bridges, drains, tanks, and wells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the restriction regarding lawyers appearing before Nyaya Panchayat?

    <p>No lawyers can appear before it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can hear appeals against the decisions of Nyaya Panchayat?

    <p>SDMs and Sub-Judges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limit of fine that can be awarded by Nyaya Panchayat?

    <p>Up to ₹100 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the jurisdiction of Nyaya Panchayat decided by?

    <p>State government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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