General Studies MCQs

Question

Which of the following writs can be filed by any interested person, even if they are not personally aggrieved?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Quo Warranto

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Quo Warranto”.
The writ of Quo Warranto can be filed by any interested person, even if they are not personally aggrieved, to inquire into the legality of a person's claim to a public office.

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