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The writ may be addressed to any person whatever an official or a private person who has another person in his custody.
Asked in KPSC SDA (GK) · 2023
Writs · Indian Polity
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Prohibition is generally preventive in nature, acting before the challenged proceedings are completed.
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Certiorari has appeared in 47 previous-year exam questions, most frequently in State PSC, UPSC and SSC.
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