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In the Indian legal system, what is the term for a judicial order by which a court directs a public official to do something in a legal duty?
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Writ of Mandamus
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- Writ of Mandamus
- Writ of Certiorari
- Writ of Prohibition
- Writ of Quo Warranto
Explanation & Context
A Writ of Mandamus is a judicial remedy in the form of an administrative order issued by a court to any governmental official, corporation, or public body to perform a public or statutory duty.
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