Under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the High Court of Kerala has the power to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for any other purpose. Which of the following writs is issued to command a public official or body to perform a public duty?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Mandamus is a prerogative writ issued under Article 226 by a high court or under Article 32 by the Supreme Court to command a public official, inferior court, or corporation to perform a mandatory public duty. Unlike Habeas Corpus which protects personal liberty or Quo-Warranto which checks usurpation of public office, Mandamus specifically enforces the performance of a public duty.