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___ is issued when the court finds that a particular office holder is not doing legal duty and thereby is infringing on the right of an individual.

A. Habeas Corpus

B. Mandamus

C. Prohibition

D. Quo-Warranto

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Mandamus is a writ issued by a superior court to any govemment official, corporation or public authority to do or refrain from doing something. Both Supreme Court and High Court have been empowered with writ jurisdiction. This particular writ is applicable only on applicable only on public bodies.

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