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The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that "respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising". Which writ is that? |
A. | Habeas Corpus |
B. | Quo Warranto |
C. | Prohibition |
D. | Certiorari |
Answer» B. Quo Warranto | |
Explanation: The given provision came under a writ Quo Warranto issued by the Supreme Court of India. Quo warranto (Medieval Latin for "by what warrant?") is a prerogative writ requiring the person to whom it is directed to show what authority they have for exercising some right or power (or "franchise") they claim to hold. |
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