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What is the meaning of mandamus?

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Mandamus is one of the writs issued by the court. It means "Command". It is a command by the court to a person to do what is his duty to do. It is normally issued for the performance of a ministerial act or an official duty.

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Q. Writ of mandamus is ____________________.

Q. Match the writs with their correct meanings.

1. Habeas Corpus	A. To command
2. Mandamus	B. By what warrant
3. Certiorari	C. You may have the body
4. Quo Warranto	D. To inform

Q. Under the writ of 'Mandamus', the Court can _____________.

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Q. In the case of the writ of Mandamus the Court can _________.

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