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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- A writ of prohibition is a judicial order issued by a superior court directing a lower court or tribunal to cease proceedings that exceed its jurisdiction.
- What is the difference between a writ of prohibition and a writ of certiorari?
- Against which bodies can a writ of prohibition be issued?
- What are the grounds for issuing a writ of prohibition?
- Can a High Court issue a writ of prohibition for purposes beyond Fundamental Rights?

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A writ of prohibition is a judicial order issued by a superior court directing a lower court or tribunal to cease proceedings that exceed its jurisdiction.

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In East India Commercial Co. Ltd. v. Collector of Customs (1962), the Supreme Court held that a writ of prohibition could restrain a customs tribunal from continuing proceedings founded on an order that was ultra vires.

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