Multiple choice

The writ of Mandamus is issued by the Supreme Court to:

  1. a public authority to perform public duty

  2. a lower court to transfer the proceedings of a case to a higher court

  3. a lower court to stop the proceedings of a case which is not under its jurisdiction

  4. a person to question his authority to occupy public office

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Explanation

The writ of Mandamus is issued by the Supreme Court to a public authority when it goes against the constitution or when it fails to perform a public duty. This writ is just like a wake up call given by the court to the concerned authority to perform a public duty. 

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