A certain writ 'X' is a court order issued by a judge at a petitioner’s request compelling someone to execute a duty that they are legally obligated to complete. This writ of command is issued by the Supreme Court or High Court when any government, court, corporation, or any public authority has to do a public duty but fails to do so. It can also be used to order a task to be completed, or in other cases, it may require an activity to be ceased. Identify 'X'.

The writ of Habeas Corpus

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The writ of Mandamus

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The writ of Quo-Warranto

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The writ of Serengeti

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Solution

The correct option is B The writ of Mandamus
The writ in question is 'the writ of Mandamus'.

When a public officer or government does an act that violates the fundamental right of a person, the court would issue a writ of mandamus against such authorities so that the person’s rights are not infringed. The wirit of Mandamus is an extraordinary court order as it is made without the benefit of the full judicial process. By such writs, the judiciary can control the administrative actions and prevent any kind of arbitrary use of power and discretion.

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Q. A writ of __________ can be issued by the Supreme Court to compel a public authority to perform its statutory duty?

The courts can issue various writs to enforce rights. Consider the following statements:
1. The writ of Prohibition is issued by a higher court or Supreme Court when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.
2. The writ of Quo Warranto can be issued if the court finds that a person is holding office but is not entitled to hold that office.
3. Under the writ of Certiorari, the court can order a lower court or another authority to transfer a matter pending before it to the higher authority or court.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

79. Which of the statements given above is/are correct with reference to writs issued by the Supreme Court and High Courts in India?

1. The writ of Habeas Corpus can be issued against public authorities only.

2. The writ of Mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual or body.

3. The writ of Prohibition can be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities.

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Q. A command by a court asking a public authority to perform its public duty is called the writ of ___________________.

Q. Which among the following statements regarding writ jurisdictions is/are NOT true?
1. The writ jurisdiction of High Court is wider than that of Supreme Court
2. A High Court can issue writs even to entities outside its territorial jurisdiction
3. Supreme Court can issue writs only regarding the fundamental rights and not for any other purpose
4. Article 226 of our Indian Constitution gives the powers of writ jurisdictions to high court.

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