Which of the following is/are wrongly matched?

1. Habeas corpus – literally means ‘to have a body’

2. Mandamus – command a public authority to perform his public duty

3. Quo Warranto – issued to a lower court to stop proceeding in a case

4. Prohibition – issued to a lower court quashing a decision or order

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

2, 3 and 4

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1 and 2

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Only 3

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3 and 4

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Solution

The correct option is D
3 and 4

For details of writs refer to chapter of Supreme court from Laxmikanth.

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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. Q17) Match the following
A B
1. Habeas corpus a) court orders a lower court / other authority
to transfer a matter pending before it to the higher
authority or court.

2. Mandamus b) restriction on acting as an office holder.

3. certiorari c)court orders that the arrested person should be
presented before it

4. Quo warranto d) command issued by the court to perform official
duty.

Q. Mandamus is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him to perform his official duties that _________.

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

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?

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The correct option is D 3 and 4 For details of writs refer to chapter of Supreme court from Laxmikanth.

The correct option is D
3 and 4

For details of writs refer to chapter of Supreme court from Laxmikanth.