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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?

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

What is the aim of the Writ of Prohibition?

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

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

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

What is the restriction regarding lawyers appearing before Nyaya Panchayat?

No lawyers can appear before it (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who can hear appeals against the decisions of Nyaya Panchayat?

SDMs and Sub-Judges (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Up to ₹100 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the jurisdiction of Nyaya Panchayat decided by?

State government (C) Signup and view all the answers

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