Q18.
With reference to the writs, issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty. 2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company. 3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer
C
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual or body unless it is entrusted with a public duty. Statement 2 is incorrect: Mandamus can be issued against any public body, corporation, or government — including a government company. Statement 3 is correct: Quo Warranto (meaning 'by what authority') can be sought by any interested person, not necessarily the aggrieved person. It prevents illegal usurpation of public office.