The writ of Mandamus cannot be issued against the President of India or the State Governors; and against the Chief Justice of a High Court acting in the judicial capacity.

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Mandamus is an order from the Supreme Court or High Court to a lower court or tribunal or public authority to perform a public or statutory duty. This writ can be issued against anyone, including the president or governor of the state, a private person or chief justice.

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