UPSC Prelims 2022 · GS Paper 1 · Q88

Polity

Medium · Judicial writs: Mandamus and Quo Warranto

Consider the following statements about judicial writs in India:

1. The writ of Mandamus does not ordinarily lie against a purely private organisation unless it is performing a public duty.

2. The writ of Mandamus does not ordinarily lie against a government company acting in its ordinary commercial capacity.

3. A writ of Quo Warranto can be sought by any member of the public, not necessarily one whose own personal rights are affected.

How many of the statements given above are correct?