Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Prerogative Writs — Certiorari — Legislative Acts Not Subject to Certiorari

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Certiorari does not lie against legislative or executive acts. The principle applies to prerogative writs. Certiorari is only for judicial or quasi-judicial acts. The rule respects separation of powers. The court will not quash legislative acts. The principle is well-established.

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