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Which writ is issued to inquire into the legality of a person's claim to a public office, preventing illegal usurpation of a public office?

A. Certiorari
B. Mandamus
C. Quo-Warranto✓ Correct Answer
D. Habeas Corpus

💡 Solution & Explanation

Quo-Warranto translates to by what authority and is deployed to challenge an individual's unlawful occupation of a public office. Writs like Habeas Corpus safeguard personal liberty against illegal detention, while Mandamus compels public officials to perform statutory duties. Prerogative writs form the bedrock of judicial review in India.

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