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    Question

    Writ of Certiorari can be filed

    before?
    A Supreme Court only. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B High Court and Supreme Court. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Before all courts within the erritory of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Before Collector Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Both C and D. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Art 32 and 226 of the Constitution, writ jurisdiction lies with the Constitutional Courts i.e Supreme Court and High Court only. Writ of certiorari is one of the writs which can be filed to obtain order of a Higher Court or Supreme Court giving directions to subordinate court or tribunal as to the order passed by these authorities.

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