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Answer : 3. "Quo warranto "
Which of the following writs means “By what authority”?
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Which of the following writs means “By what authority”?
- 1Mandamusfalse
- 2Certiorarifalse
- 3Quo warrantotrue
- 4Habeas Corpusfalse
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Answer : 3. "Quo warranto "
Explanation :
The writ of quo warranto means "by what authority". It is issued by the Supreme Court or High Court to question the authority of a government office. The writ is used to prevent people from illegally taking over public offices.