Constitutional Writs

CMAT 2026 · GK · Medium · Polity

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The writ "Quo Warranto" may be sought to clarify in public interest the legal position in regard to the claim of a person to hold a public office. Statement II: The writ "Mandamus" is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal, intending to prohibit it from exceeding its jurisdiction.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. A.

    Both statement I and statement II are correct

  2. B.

    Both statement I and statement II are incorrect

  3. C.

    Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect

  4. D.

    Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct

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