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

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A writ of prohibition is issued by a Court to prohibit the lower courts, tribunals, and other quasi-judicial authorities from doing something beyond their authority. It is issued to direct inactivity and thus differs from mandamus, which directs activity.The writ of prohibition can be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities. It is not available against administrative authorities, legislative bodies, and private individuals or bodies.Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.Source Attribution: M Laxmikant: Chapter on Fundamental Rights