Delhi APO 2005

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Verified Answer
A. (A) writ of certiorari lies against private domestic tribunals
B. (B) wirt of certiorari and prohibition lie against inferior courts of law and tribunals
C. (C) Writ of certiorari and prohibition lie against any public authority which is required to act fairly
D. (D) Writ of certiorari and prohibition lie against any authority which violates principles of natural justice provide that it has the duty to act fairly

Explanation:

Writs of Certiorari and Prohibition are public law remedies issued by higher courts to control the jurisdiction of inferior courts, tribunals, or public authorities exercising judicial or quasi-judicial functions. They are generally not issued against purely private bodies or 'private domestic tribunals' that do not have a statutory or public duty.