Q. Which of the following writs can be issued against private individuals as well as public authorities?
- Habeas Corpus
- Mandamus
- Certiorari
- Prohibition
Select the correct option from codes given below:
Answer:
1 Only
Notes:
- Habeas corpus is issued against a person who is confined or detained, commanding them to be brought before a judge or into a court. It can be issued against private individuals as well as public authorities.
- Mandamus can be issued only against public authorities to compel them to perform their duties. It cannot be issued against private individuals.
- Certiorari is issued against judicial or quasi-judicial authorities to transfer a case to a higher authority for review. It cannot be issued against private individuals.
- Prohibition is issued against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities to forbid them from proceeding in a matter. It cannot be issued against private individuals.
Therefore, out of the given options, habeas corpus is the only writ that can be issued against private individuals as well as public authorities. The correct option is A - 1 Only.