Q125
The writ issued by the court to enquire into the legality of claim of a person to a public office (and thereby preventing illegal usurpation of that office) is known as :
A.
Mandamus
B.
Quo warranto
AnswerC.
Prohibition
D.
Habeas Corpus
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The writ issued by the court to enquire into the legality of claim of a person to a public office (and thereby preventing illegal usurpation of that office) is known as Quo Warranto.