Constitutional Writs
CMAT 2026 · General Knowledge · 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:
- A.
Both statement I and statement II are correct
- B.
Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
- C.
Statement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
- D.
Statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct
C
Explanation
Statement I is correct. Statement II is incorrect because the writ preventing a court from exceeding its jurisdiction is 'Prohibition', not 'Mandamus' (Mandamus commands a public official to perform a duty).
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