UPSC Indian Polity and Civics The Union Judiciary Question Bank Judiciary

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    Which of the following writs literally means 'we command'?

    A) Habeas Corpus  

    B) Mandamus

    C) Prohibition                    

    D) Quo-Warranto

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The writ mandamus literally means 'we command'. Mandamus is a judicial remedy in the form of an order from a superior court, to any government subordinate court, corporation, or public authority? to do (or forbear from doing) some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do (or refrain from doing)?and which is in the nature of public duty, and in certain cases one of a statutory duty. It cannot be issued to compel an authority to do something against statutory provision.


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