Prohibition
| Literal meaning | To forbid |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | proh-hih-BISH-un |
A writ that stops a lower court or tribunal from going beyond its jurisdiction while the matter is still pending before it.
Example
A tribunal that has no power over a dispute starts to hear it. The High Court orders it to stop.
Case laws
- East India Commercial Co. v. Collector of Customs (1962), Supreme Court: the Court held that a writ of prohibition lies to stop a tribunal from exercising a jurisdiction it does not have.
Statutory link
Articles 32 and 226 of the Constitution of India.
Exam tip
Asked as prohibition vs certiorari.
Memory trick
Prohibition = stop before it ends.
Key takeaway
Prohibition stops a lower body from acting beyond its jurisdiction.
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