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Question

A writ issued by the judiciary enjoining upon the executive to do what it should have done within its stipulated powers, is called:

  1. Habeas Corpus
  2. Mandamus
  3. Prohibition
  4. Quo-warranto

Answer:

Option B: Mandamus

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mandamus”.

Mandamus literally means 'we command'. It is a command issued by the court to a public official asking him/her to perform his/her official duties that he/she has failed or refused to perform.