A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:

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. Explanation: Option (a): A Writ of Prohibition is not directed at a single government officer, but rather a court exceeding its jurisdiction. Option (b): Writ of Prohibition doesn't tell the legislature what to do, it prevents courts from acting beyond their authority. Option (c): The lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case. Option (d): While a Writ can challenge the legality of a policy, it's not directed at the government itself, but the court overseeing its implementation. The correct answer is (c).