Which of the following writs/ orders of the High Court/ Supreme Court is sought to get an order of an authority quashed ?

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Which of the following writs/ orders of the High Court/ Supreme Court is sought to get an order of an authority quashed ?

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Polity

question_exam: 

SSC

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0,30,26,10,30,10,6

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{'habeas corpus': [6, 0, 1, 3], 'authority': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'orders': [1, 0, 0, 2], 'quo warranto': [0, 0, 0, 4], 'order': [6, 12, 34, 35], 'certiorari': [0, 0, 0, 2]}

Option 1: Mandamus is a writ/order issued by the High Court/Supreme Court to a public authority or government officer to perform their duty. It is sought when the authority fails to perform their legal duty.

Option 2: Certiorari is the correct answer. It is a writ/order issued by the High Court/Supreme Court to quash the order or decision of an inferior court, tribunal, or authority. It is sought when the authority has acted beyond its jurisdiction or in violation of principles of natural justice.

Option 3: Quo Warranto is a writ/order issued by the High Court/Supreme Court to inquire into the legality of a person holding a public office. It is sought when the person is holding the office unlawfully.

Option 4: Habeas Corpus is a writ/order issued by the High Court/Supreme Court to inquire into the detention or imprisonment of a person. It is sought to secure the release of a person unlawfully detained.

Alert - correct answer should be Option 2: Certiorari.