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Which of the following writ is issued by the court to direct a public official to perform his duties?

ACertiorari

BQuo Warranto

CHabeas Corpus

DMandamus

Answer:

D. Mandamus

Read Explanation:

  • Mandamus may be a command to do an administrative action or not to take a particular action, and it is supplemented by legal rights

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1. The President can refer a question of law or fact of public importance to the Supreme Court of India.

2. The Supreme Court is bound to give its observation in the matter

3. The President is bound by the opinion of Supreme Court.

4. The judge who does not concur may deliver a dissenting judgement

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The minimum number of judges required for hearing a presidential reference under Article 143 is:
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