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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2024 (General Studies)
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A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:

A

a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.

B

the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.

C

the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.

D

the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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Consider the following statements :

1. Under the report of the H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.

2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves.

3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt.

4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the power to make laws on Contempt of Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
1 and 2 only
B
1, 2 and 4
C
3 and 4 only
D
3 only
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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With reference to India, consider the following statements :

1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates.

2. Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2022 (General Studies)
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With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements :

1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.

2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.

3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
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