The writ of Quo Warranto (meaning "by what authority") is issued by a court to inquire into the legality of the claim of a person to a public office. It is used to prevent illegal usurpation of a public office by a person. If the court finds that the person is not legally entitled to the office, it can issue an order to remove them from office.
If a person occupies a public office illegally, which one of the following writs/orders can be issued against him/her for getting the office vacated ?
Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2021 22 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Writ Jurisdiction)
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