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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?

UPSC · 2022 · Polity
Question:
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?

Options

1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1 and 3 only

Explanation:
Mandamus applies to public duties, not purely private entities. Quo Warranto can be filed by any person challenging the legality of a public office holder.

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