With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements :
1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.
2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.
3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto.

Which of the statements given above are correct ?

The correct answer is (D) 1, 2 and 3.

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct Mandamus is a court-issued command directed to a public official, compelling them to perform official duties they have either failed or refused to carry out. This writ can also be issued against public bodies, corporations, inferior courts, tribunals, or the government for the same purpose. However, it is generally not applicable to private entities unless they are entrusted with a public duty. Statement 2: Incorrect As mentioned earlier, Mandamus can be issued against a government corporation or company. Statement 3: Correct Quo Warranto is a writ issued by the court to examine the legality of a person’s claim to a public office, thereby preventing the unlawful occupation of such positions. Unlike other writs, it can be filed by any interested person, not just the aggrieved party.