In a criminal trial of defamation, the trial court, i.e., the High Court, has restrained publication of any news on the given case. Which of the following con- stitutional powers has been exercised by the High Court while passing given order?
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When a trial court (HC in original jurisdiction) restrains publication of news in a defamation trial, it exercises its INHERENT POWER — the power every court possesses to control its own proceedings, prevent abuse of process, and ensure fair trial. This is not mandamus (directed at public authority), not prohibition (directed at lower court), not residuary power.