The writ of certiorari is issued by a superior court to

• A

  an inferior court to stop further proceedings in a particular case
• Correct answer
  B

  an inferior court to transfer the record of proceedings in a case for review
• C

  an officer to show his/her right to hold a particular office
• D

  a public authority to produce a person detained by it before the court within 24 hours

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.