With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mandamus…
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?
1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Solution
All three statements are correct as per established jurisprudence. Mandamus issues only against entities discharging public duty; not against government company in commercial matters; Quo Warranto can be moved by any public-minded individual.